NO, you can keep the rings and get sued for more than your total net worth. I don't think that is a reasonable option. You need to hire an IP...

Have several innovative ideas to implement for 2014. Do I copyright the ideas first then patent? Do I need a patent attorney?

If your idea is a work of art, such as a book, son, movie, sculptor, or painting, then you copyright it, and that occurs automatically by law (see...

How do you count the number of infringements?

I suppose you mean for purposes of statutory damages under 17 USC 504(c). Generally, it is one infringement per defendant per registration. For...

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Does your license provide for you to have a right to audit? If so, you likely need to do that first, before you sue. Don't go into litigation...

If my boss decides to fire me can he still continue to use my advertisements? Don't they fall under intellectual property?

work for an employer is generally work for hire and work for hire is generally treated as if the employer did it and not you.that's because...

What would constitute counterfeit with a bottle of perfume?

Likely a counterfeit, but without knowing source (which we will not determine for you without a reasonable fee) we don't know and won't advise....

Can I be sued for using the names of singers in a published, non-profit fan fiction?

Can you? Well, of course anyone can be sued at anytime for anything, but the plaintiff needs to have a plausible claim to avoid bad results....

You file the dba in the name of the entity that does business under the name, so if the Series A is for that cleaning business, file under that...

I would like to know the cost of reviewing an entertainment contract with me?

Well there are quick reviews, standard reviews and detailed reviews. Multiply the number of pages of that contract by about $100 and you will have...

Another brand is launching with a very similar name which will damage our brand, what can we do?

You need to see an IP litigation attorney promptly for two things: 1) confirmation/clearance pre-litigaiton check - to be sure you actually have a...