Are unpublished, undergraduate marketing research papers protected intellectual property/trade secrets owned by the student?

It is rare we see a truly interesting issue presented here on Avvo. Your situation is indeed unfair at a minimum. You are not an employee, where...

I have a international client that wants to license a non-exclusive license for my intellectual property, do I go Federal TA ?

What regulations must be followed depends on details it would not be wise to discuss on a public forum such as this. For sure, SBA/Chamber of...

The clauses you mention are common in NDA's, but that does not mean your concerns are not valid. Your concerns are accurate and should be...

Is there a conflict Legally?

There is a lot involved in importing goods and selling in the USA. So much so that we can not spend hours writing out the best course of action...

Is it illegal to put up a website and advertise that I buy coins privately? Strictly coins no jewelry no coins in jewelry.

In general it is not illegal to put up a website and advertise that you buy coins. And it is not problem stating you do not buy jewelry. But be...

WHY WOULD A COMPANY WANT TO PURCHASE A PATENT PENDING IDEA?

Because they are confident it does not infringe, that it will issue, and that it has value. I have licensed many of my pending patents before they...

Can I drive in Michigan with Drivers License from another state if I lost my MI DL?

If caught in MI, they will run your record and see any restictions/revocations. If your license was suspended and required any fines, alcohol...

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Can a motorist report another motorist speeding using his/ her cellphone in NEW YORK STATE?

He can file a report. But is his car speedo calibrated? Can he present any solid evidence you were speeding? I doubt it, but I am not saying it...

Do I need a lawyer for rectifying a problem with an ePCT patent application?

You are in a mess. There are time limits (with fees of course) for correcting missed deadlines, but they are limited. See a patent attorney...

Look for IP protection

Trademark protects a unique logo, stylized word, used to identify the source of goods or service (MacDonald's yellow arches or Best Buy blue/yellow...