Started an internet business, and am working to spend capital frugally, should I allocate money to patent and or trademark?

Frugality is a good thing; "false economy" is not. As my colleagues point out, trademark registration is based on "first use" so you could delay in...

Can I sue this newspaper for libel (California)?

Libel cases are notoriously difficult to win. You should consider contacting the paper and advising them that you have been wrongfully identified...

Civil Demand Penalty

Thank you for reading the prior posts. No one can predict the future in your case. The experience and uniform response of Avvo attorneys has been...

Freelance web / graphic design

Business licenses are usually the subject of city or county regulation. I know of no state regulation of your profession. If you go to...

I am awed by the answer of my colleague Mr. Chen. He has identified a strategy that potentially is far more favorable than a demeurrer to the...

Where does trademark infringement begin?

Trademark infringement begins according to your facts if there is any implied endorsement by Apple or any confusion regarding the source of the...

I received a request for dismissal without prejudice from a collections company 2 days before the court date, now what?

It does seem a bit unusual, but as my colleague points out, there is nothing you need to do. Thank you for your closing kind words about Avvo. it...

I have very little in assets left and was wondering why I should go the the expense of setting up a corporation or LLC?

I think my colleague gives a good suggestion about sole proprietorship and insurance coverage. You should know that you have posted under Trusts....

One would have to review the written retainer agreement. My retainer agreement permits my firm to retain associate counsel (so long as there is no...

Should I pay the fine or ignore it?

Apparently there is an epidemic of these civil demand letters. No one yet on Avvo has been sued. You are smart enough to get into college. Don't...