My question is how risky is it for me to use a business name similar to one being used under the following circumstances...?

HANG TEN is a famous brand with 15 pending or issued registrations, many incontestable. It is one of the world's most famous beachware brands. So,...

My web developer put the dot.com name I use in her name. How do I get it back?

How depends on whether the web developer agrees, whether you will still use that website developer and how the domain name was registered. If you...

When you write a disclaimer is it consider legal in the court of law?

When you write a disclaimer it is NOT considered legally binding in a court of law unless that disclaimer is being asserted against you. When you...

Probably, if it is truly a "basic butterfly shape/shilhouette". However, I am skeptical of your subjective premise, which presupposes the answer....

Are images from the INTERNET , meant as a PC background , open for personal use ?

This cannot accurately be answered in the abstract. The image was created by someone at sometime and as such had copyright protection at the time...

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I created and managed a website for a small business. They now have control of the website but refuse to remove my content!

You gave your subjective view of facts, but did not ask a question. So, I have to guess your question is "How can I force the customer to remove...

Is it a good idea to consult a patent attorney before starting a software company?

I am impressed by you. For a 20year old to ask this question in this way is very impressive. You are absolutely right to think you should see a...

If somebody invented a product and discloser where signed and invention was stolen is there a case , what should i do

Simple to answer: See a patent attorney. You are to be commended for knowing that you do not know what to do. You are yet another example of the...

If the antique is pre-1923 any copyright in the US would have likely expired as to the items itself. If you take original photos yourself, there...

My IP address was supposedly used to downloaded copyright movie .

Join a cast of tens of thousands of ISP subpoena notice letters. Generally, it is almost always cheaper to get an attorney to move to quash/dismiss...