Trademark, Sales Tax, and Policies

Regarding your trademark question, trademark rights are NOT obtained by registration, but by use of the mark in trade and commerce. Registration...

Can a shareholder of an out of business S-Corp be personally liable for "Personal Property Tax"??

There is insufficient information in your question to provide an answer. a passive shareholder would likely not have responsibility for the debts...

Do you think that I can sue the New York Times and The New Yorker for giving space in their oped and magazine to wicked immoral

Short Answer: Likely Not. There is not sufficient detail in your question to determine if there is a legal basis for your proposed suit. You...

Short Answer: YES, provided, your invention qualifies. There are three basic conditions for patentability: the invention must have a practical...

I have a working prototype of a patentable idea. But my funds are limited to file a patent. My budget is $1500?

Short Answer: That may be enough to get you a provisional patent application filed. After that you would have a year to "test" your invention in...

Lawyer is telling us to rename company because we can't get trademark rights. Is this really necessary?

First, keep in mind that trademark rights are obtained by use of the mark in trade and commerce NOT by registration. So if you are the first user...

I have an idea which works but not perfectly. I need some time to perfect it. Can I apply for provisional patent now?

Short Answer: YES. You can file a provisional patent application now and continue to work on your invention during the one year time you have to...

I need a brand name, a logo and a tagline all trademark?

Short Answer: YES. Each of the mentioned aspects is its own separate application at the trademark office. Keep in mind that trademark rights are...

Is a contract still legally binding if not all parties involved were required to sign it?

Short Answer: Yes. The contract was between the host and whoever agreed to it. In your case, you signed so you agreed to its terms. However,...

Posting a prototype online with no patent, will it get stolen?

Short Answer: It could be. without a patent, you may not have any intellectual property protection for your invention. Worse, you may also lose,...