You need to have a comprehensive trademark search performed before taking any action and then, if available, you should immediately apply for...

As my colleague has stated, there is no jail time for slander as it is a civil action. You may have slander per se, because of the subject matter...

Is a potential breach of loan terms a legal reason to force sale of partnership property?

This is too complicated a situation and too personal to your specific facts for you to have it answered on a public forum. I strongly urge you to...

Really? You can complain to your state's attorney general about what happened, but since the order was cancelled and you received the money back,...

Can I use an existing brand name for a completely different product in a different industry?

It depends on the name, what the registered trademark covers to determine if there would be any overlap in commerce, strength of the registered...

In the United States, is it ever illegal to bid on a trademarked keyword only, not used in ad text, using Google Adwords?

There is a great deal of litigation surrounding this and similar questions. Many courts have stated that this is legal. You should consult legal...

EXISTING BUSINESS IN ONE TOWN AND WOULD LIKE TO OPEN THE EXACT SAME TYPE OF BUSINESS IN ANOTHER TOWN DO I NEED A DIFFERENT EIN#

Much more information is necessary as if it is just another branch of the same business such that you have the same books and records, then you may...

Do I need a trademark infringement attorney?

There are many of us who might be interested in talking to you. However, without knowing what your products are and the chains of commerce in...

Question about non compete I signed with my former employee

Depending on whether the terms of the non-compete are reasonable in terms of scope, time and location, it may or may not be enforceable. You must...

I'm a sub in a school system and a parent is making false claims about my character to other parents, would I be able to sue?

You would have to be able to show that you are damaged monetarily due to the defamation and also prove that it does not fall within certain...