Need a California lawyer for business and intellectual property contract.

Mr. Doland would be an excellent choice. I would also suggest Pamela Koslyn. Both are great contributors on Avvo, and highly recommended. Either...

I'm looking into getting a patton for an idea that I have. What steps do I take in this process? Thanks

Here are a few suggested steps: 1. Do a preliminary search on Google Advanced Patent Search (www.google.com/advanced_patent_search) If you find...

Do I need to notify a manufacturer if I repackage, and sell their product under a new part number? Should I use both part #'s

You can do this if you do it properly. You should advise the manufacturer and get their approval so that they will stand behind the product rather...

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My brother gets SS from his father.

Your question is garbled and hard to follow because of that. Do I understand correctly that: 1. Your brother is collecting SS from his father....

What does "credited to any final settlement or judgment" mean?

I suggest you add: "I have not received any advances and there is no suit pending. Please explain the $5,000 discrepancy." I take it this is an...

Question on a Holding company. I want to set up a holding company to hold my IP, copyrights, trade name, trade mark, etc.

Yes, they almost certainly will. If you were sing someone who was trying to evade responsibility for their actions by the ruse of a holding company...

Would I be able to sue for compensation?

Your legal arguments are fallacious. If you object to being censored or blocked by websites the solution is to set up your own website such as a...

Trade name, and trade mark question. I already have the name and want to move it to a holding company.

Your holding company's ownership of the mark will give a basis to hold the holding company liable for activities it knew or should have known were...

Of course you can be sued, but it sounds unlikely she would collect if you hire an attorney and put up a strong defense. Ask her to share the NM...

Can I give away a patented product.

I agree with my colleagues, the patent holder/customer order was a license to make and an agreement to buy. Provided the real problem is the...