Does she can have new company with products from our company?And what can i do protect myself i can t afford lawyer. Thanks

For lawyers to help will take money. If you can't afford one, you can't properly protect yourself. It takes money to be in business for lawyers, too.

How to clear a lien on an awarded vehicle?

A handwritten notarized release of lien from the lienholder will work

Does a hip hop production placement for a mixtape(not an album), with a major label artist require any paperwork?

Yes. There can be huge money in hip-hop. Large advances and large royalties, particularly with a major artist. You want it in writing, because...

I noticed that a trademark was canceled in 2012 for a name very close to what I have been using. Other companies have also

Well, you mean a trademark registration was canceled or a trademark application was abandoned. Trademarks can be lost by non use or misuse but not...

Need advice about doing my memoir.

Smart. Very smart. Do your IP work at the start. We have many horror stories here on Avvo about those who tried to avoid hiring a lawyer. Also, go...

What do I do if I paid someone to publish my book and now they will not answer My calls?

This is a horror story showing what happens when people try to go cheap, both in legal work and publishing. BIG MISTAKE. First contact the...

See a California entertainment or California Intellectual Property lawyer. There are several California specific legal rights that may come into...

Can I use a homemade Karaoke music track by editing out the vocals of an original track at a ASCAP and BMI licensed bar?

ASCAP and BMI (and SESAC) are PRO's (Performing Rights Organizations). They license performance of music compositions and lyrics. The performance...

I've been selling my product (invention) for over a year. Can I still get a patent?

OMG, you are screwed! 35 USC 102 http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/35/102 You made a BIG MISTAKE and did not see an Intellectual Property...

Another company has the same business name as mine but is in another country. What should I do?

You have an attorney and need to discuss this with that attorney. Likely you are okay unless that Australian company does business in the USA,...

Selected as the best answer