I have a non competition clause that stops me doing business with a company. Can my Wife company do business with the same co.

The easiest way to explain this is that "indirectly" competing, means using your wife or some other person to provide the services. So you need to...

Do I need lawyer?

Where you hire the lawyer is dependent upon the law that governs the contract. If there is no jurisdiction and choice of law provision, then you...

As you stated, Nintendo owes the copyrights. Any works that you create using Nintendo characters are, therefore, derivative works. Thus, you...

Can a Buyer who has received inappropriate cancellation from a Seller in a commercial real estate sale transaction sue

I agree with Mr. Kaufman. Your fact scenario is too vague for anyone on this site to make suggestions -- as your rights and remedies are usually...

Do I have a copyright after I signed a contract or do I have to do something else?

You should have a competent intellectual law attorney prepare a work for hire and other agreement for you to have the illustrator sign. AVVO has...

Do I need a licensing lawyer?

It is always prudent in such situations to consult with an IP attorney, who can assist you with what is usually and customary for...

Online merchant sold refurbished 70" Sharp Aquos as new. TV broke Sharp will replace with refurbished. Paid for new-.Options?

Apart from disputing it with your credit card company as suggested by my colleague, it is standard practice in the electronics industry to replace...

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Protect IP and business interest.

You need a modified non-disclosure agreement with specific terms geared towards your specific situation be it code, software, manufacturing...

Can a U.S. assignee of a Thai copyright register the Thai copyright in the U.S.?

You state that you acquired ownership. If that ownership is in writing and it conforms to US law, then you should be able to register the...

I have a dress I bought and would like to copy the dress and put my own label on the dress. Is this legal

It depends on many factors such as whether the style is protectible under copyright law. In order to make that determination, I suggest hiring a...