I signed a contract as CMO of a startup? Can the developer pursue me for payment or must they pursue the company?

It would be necessary to see the contract. However, It appears that the company signed the contract and not you personally. Normally an officer is...

I am working on an accessory to an existing product. In my advertising can I use imagery of their product working with mine?

If the representations are purely factual, it should be legally ok. You would still need to consult an attorney who can see what you are actually...

Do I need patent protection for my website containing original software application?

You also need to determine if your innovation has been published or is on sale. Since 2013, it has become easier to lose your right to seek a...

There are many cases of one company having a trademark and another having a domain name and no disputes occurring. The trademark owner may pick a...

There is a great deal of confusion regarding domain names and trademarks. They are not the same. Trademark rights are established by use. An...

(Member of the Ohio Bar - currently inactive) You say, "Realistically 5% of business when leaving from previous employer would be 'direct...

Is there a statue of limitations on IP cases?

The copyright infringement statute of limitations is three years for a civil action. However, there are different ways of determining when the...

I have copyrighted animation works where I want to protect my characters and the scenes while using a few creative commons photo

A creative commons license could require you to let other people use your derivative work. There are many types of creative commons licenses. You...

Employment law contract question for California. My boss had me sign a contract to NOT compete. Now I want to start a biz.

What sort of work do you do? Non-competition clauses are not good in California. However, your ability to compete might be limited if necessary to...

What are the implications of registering a trademark for a mobile application when an application with the same name exists?

If a trademark has not been registered, it is still a trademark in the United States. The trademark examining attorney will do his or her own...