What does "subject to availability and country pricing differences" mean in the contract?

Sadly, it is a phrase that can be used to justify lowering the quality of what is purchased without first notifying the purchaser and giving the...

There is a high probability you will get a cease and desist and possibly be sued. The works would be derivative. In addition, there are no...

Unlicensed business

You need to contact the local permit authorities in Los Angeles

Roughly how much should I expect to pay an IP/copyright lawyer, and is payment in installments frowned on?

There are many IP attorneys that offer free initial consultations. One IP attorney should be able to answer all of your questions. And while many...

How do I impose the right copyright laws on my company's independent contractors?

Make sure you have a proper work for hire agreement and that they assign all rights to you.

What can I do legally to protect myself against next door business imitating/copying the look of my store front?

It will all depend on whether your store front layout and design are capable of trademark protection such that you need to consult a trademark...

You would still be liable due to the fact that you would be passing off your mechandise as that of the schools'.

If I counter sue a plaintiff in limited jurisdiction who filed against me in small claims do I still need to file Answer?

If you countersue for more than 10K it has to be transferred to the Superior Court Limited Claims Division. Look at the small claims court website...

It depends on the state in which you work and what the agreement states. Without knowing either, it is impossible to tell you whether it is...

You want to trademark them separately so that you can change one without having to change the other.