You need to consult with an attorney as not enough facts are know for someone to give you the answers to all your questions. Regarding, the...

We invented a product, not yet on the market, and are interested in selling it to a local manufacturer.

I don't believe this question can be answered in this forum without more fact (which you should not post on a site like this.). It varies widely...

Andrew is correct. Plus, this could be considered counterfeit goods. Counterfeiting is the practice of manufacturing goods, often of inferior...

Only the copyright owner has the rights of distribution of his work (regardless if he charges for it or not). While the first sale doctrine would...

Do I owe my co-author a %?

Absent other agreement(s) or facts, as joint authors, you are co-owners of the copyright in the work and may exploit it; however, you will owe an...

Given the seriousness of such a letter, you should consult with an attorney. Generally, parties can work out a resolution of disagreements on...

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You should contact an IP attorney to discuss the specifics of your claim and whether you can sue over the alleged copying. Generally speaking, one...

If someone begins using a tradename without registering it with any gov. concern (confirmed) & then stops using the tradename...

You need to consult with an IP attorney as this could be dangerous waters for you. First, there is no requirement that a person register its name...

This is not the right forum to answer your questions. You need to consult with an IP/business attorney to help you set the business up and work...

Would I have to separately file for a trademark of my name and then one of my logo?

You should consult an IP attorney who can go over the specifics and then provide the best legal/business solution for your company. However, to...