If a California corporation has no money can it represent itself in a civil defense?

As my colleagues note, there is no hardship exception to the requirement that business entities be represented by counsel in litigation. You...

Can a LLC not registered in CA defend itself in a wage claim/labor board dispute? Work performed in CA.

You are correct in that CA law requires out of state LLCs to identify itself by annually filing a California tax return and pay a minimum...

I am an admin of a Facebook group and interested in having it Trademarked?

Remember, trademark is automatically in effect if a mark is used to identify a product or service in commerce. Registration gives the owner...

How much does a patent search cost?

You are not required to conduct a search before submitting a patent application, but it makes a lot of sense to do it since the search will...

You are correct that novelty IS a requirement for obtaining a patent. However, keep in mind that design patents are very narrow in scope. This...

How do I get the rights to print, on a commercial basis, album cover that people can hang on their wall at home?

There is potentially more than one category of copyright and potential copyright holders in your business plan. The best option is consult with an...

Can I reproduce vintage artwork?

It is not possible to say with certainty that the works are not protected by copyright. If you don’t want to take the risk and are determined to...

Your question is complicated and multi-faceted. Your current attorney should be able to explain the facts, applicable laws and circumstances much...

The answer depends on the specifics of the original 2015 agreement and the 2018 amendment to that agreement. It appears that shareholder C did not...

Can I register a trademark with the same acronym but different meanings?

From the information provided, it appears that there would be a conflict. The standard for trademark infringement is "likelihood of confusion". ...