Signing with different 'first name' than the initial/original first name. Any legal requirement before such practice esp fraud?

THe answer is it depends on the situation. If someone is using a different name to defraud others, then the practice is illegal. Otherwise, in...

What is the best way to write a contract to grant equity ownership in a digital product?

You should enter into a joint venture or development agreement whereby you agree to ownership rights of all intellectual property arising from the...

Can someone trademark something they saw on TV?

A phrase can be adopted by anyone as a trademark at any time. Whether it is enforceable will depend on many things including actual use on goods...

Can I use a combination of a specific year and city name on clothing (in cases that might cause confusion)?

Yes you generally can if the city is not otherwise trademarked by another entity for the same class of goods and services and/or there is no one...

What are my legal options when a client will not pay for their business logo?

A logo is the actually design itself so that if it is used with other words, it is still the logo. If you did not sign a work for hire agreement,...

Developer claims an effect I created infringes up the copyright of their Game. Advice?

Any creative expression is covered by copyright law automatically upon creation. If you did not use, refer to or copy any of the graphical...

There are many things that need to be considered in this situation such as privacy as he cannot print pictures of you without your permission and...

What contract would you use if the graphic designer who designed your logo and product label is signing over the copyright?

YOu should spend some money (which should be nominal) to have an attorney prepare the correct agreement. A work for hire and an assignment should...

Can I use the name NBA to name an internet basketball forum about the NBA, for example something like, nbaforums.com?

Perhaps. More information about your site would be needed to analyze whether your use would be permissible as you are discussing the NBA. ...

Is a city or area trademarked for purposes of registering an internet domain name

Claiming infringement due solely to including a geographic location is not enough -- there must be some showing of consumer confusion. Thus, more...