What kind of patent do I need to improve an existing product, patent?

Generally: I agree with my colleagues and will add that you may need to make effort to show a non-obvious improvement under 35 USC 103 over a third...

What if a person claims to be a contractor starts a job and gets paid $20k tries to claim ,especially after doing a horrible jjo

Generally: You have a breach of contract and/or fraud case with delay damages for construction work without a license from the CSLB. There is a...

Preemptively Reaching Out To Lawyers? Is This Grounds For A Successful IP Infringement/Theft and/or Unfair Competition Lawsuit?

Generally: I agree with my colleagues. Hacking is also a crime and if you have evidence of it then you may report it to the authorities for...

What options are available to me?

Generally: Counsel may be correct and I will add: Re: California or other governing law: You will need an analysis of the contract to see if it...

How to shut down my current business and start working under a different name?

Generally: You need to make sure that your current business cessation and closure, and the new business formation as well -- do not expose you to...

Generally: You may have a labor claim with the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE), Labor Commissioner's Office if you were an...

Can I trademark a brand name if it has taken before but now is "DEAD"?

Generally: Yes with risk that it's being used but not registered or the search may be incomplete and thus the conclusion may be based on missing...

Can the same trademark be used for two mobile apps that are in different app categories?

Generally: The specifics need to be examined. It is recommended you do a trademark search and determine who the senior user of the mark is, and...

Can I be sued for damages from a 1st contract if second contract was signed?

Generally: A later signed agreement can be considered a new agreement or "novation" if the parties intended the new agreement to replace the old...

Generally it's unknown without more investigation. It may depend on whether there was any contributing authorship by others. The language of the...