That is not going to be prudent for you. The prior Wimpy's is not likely to be "wimpy" in asserting its brand against you. However, you are correct...

I contributed an essay to a book 17 years ago and received one payment on a promise of 2% royalties. Can I ask for the rest?

Here in Illinois there is a 10 year SOL on claims under a written contract, so you would not be able to do that here, even if you could get past...

My parents sold their business to another company and that company continues to use the family surname.

i think your premise is backwards. The sales price paid to your parents for the company most likely WAS and IS the full compensation for continued...

What are the laws on music distribution? How do I get rights to distribute or sell albums or individual songs?

The first law is you hire a music law attorney and don't seek an answer to something that complex here on Avvo. The second law is it takes money to...

How should I name my business properly

It does not matter and you are out of order either way. What needs to come first in order is to see a trademark attorney and discuss this and get a...

What are the copy right laws in using established characters in artwork.

The copyright laws are 17 USC 106 and 501+. They make that copyright infringement if you do not have permission and authorize suit against you for...

What are the copy right laws in the music industry?

What you need is at least $10 million dollars and half of that will go to legal fees and royalties. You can't get what you need on Avvo for free....

Creating comic book with someone else's idea

beware danger ahead. You are proposing to commit trademark infringement and copyright infringement with one of Disney's more famous characters. You...

Is it common practice in a management agreement for a manager to have power to sign/endorse checks on behalf of artist?

Normally it would be the agent not the manager, but yes that is normal do that the agent or manager can handle finances while the performer...

Should I register my company's trademark in my name or the name of the LLC that does biz as that company?

This is a good bit more detailed advice than Avvo is geared to provide, and really should be done in a face to face consultation with an IP...

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