What kind of a contract is needed to assign the publishing rights?

You will need an assignment of rights contract. You would be wise to contact an attorney who works in the music industry so that you can get a...

If partner does illegal stuff, does that nullify contract? (including noncompete)

You are not required to be involved in illegal activity. Additionally, depending on the state where you live and the language of the non-compete,...

Pre-Provisional Patent NDA

Likely a bad idea. Public disclosure, even under an NDA signed by multiple people is a risky move. You may get some funding but lose your invention...

Bought a use car from a car lot. One week late the transmission goes out. They want to put a use one in. I think it should be a

Your rights will depend largely on the nature of the contract and what you can prove. If they promised something verbally, and you don't have any...

Do I still have to pay my realtor commission after contract has expired?

Unless you want to argue that that realtor has somehow breached the contract, you are obligated to honor the contractual terms of the agreement. ...

Can a product be trademarked if it uses a city/state and a generic term?

You have a significant problem. You don't mention whether or not the "trademark" was a state trademark application or a federal trademark...

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Public disclosure of invention idea; PRE-provisional patent issuance. To what extent can (should) I disclose?

The issues are explained and answered by the other attorneys but you should strongly consider getting an opinion from a registered patent attorney...

How is intellectual property created during a marriage divided during divorce?

In general, it depends on the state. Intellectual property is considered to be "property" and it will be apportioned by the court or as decided by...

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The use of any word or symbol as a trademark is always subject to prior uses and the associated goods and services. A quick look at the records of...

Is this copyright infringement?

It's hard to tell exactly what you're asking and copyright infringement is always a very fact intensive inquiry so you are unlikely to get a...

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