What does my aunt need to do to take possession of her deceased husbands property?

Based on information that you shared, she should next discuss with a local probate attorney. Depending on additional facts, husband having a will...

Can an old Will allow for independent administration if the will does not directly state it is not prohibited.

Generally, under IAEA, authority to administer an estate can be given by a CA court if petitioned by the personal representative. The petition can...

Can I Legally Create Original Characters/Stories in a video game and make IP webcomics?

Mr David and Mr Sack have given good counsel—based on the information that you have shared. However, your interests are best served by discussion...

Attorneys Mayer and Burk has provided good information relative to your question. Often, the inheriting spouse will not act to keep his or her...

Can you file CA Supplemental forms with the Copyright Office, even when there has been a change in ownership?

Form CA For Supplementary Registration with the UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT OFFICE is an available means for supplementary registration as a special...

Would I be guilty of copyright infringement?

As Mr Ballard points out, there may be “legal wrongs” in your fact pattern. But, these are generally civil-law based wrongs—not violations of...

If two trademarks are identical is it more dispositive to show that connotation differs or that the cited mark is extremely weak

You are asking a very fact-sensitive question--for which you are best guided by an IP attorney. That said, likely, your attorney will design a...

I got a notice from amazon saying that the rights owner complained us selling counterfeits.

You have rights and duties under your contract with Amazon--just as Amazon has. Additionally, any 3rd party having involved...

Is it called a "disclosure fee" if a company pays to learn another's trade secret?

When considering entering into discussions leading to negotiations involving trade secrets--certainly as encouraged by my fellow attorney...

Can I market and sell a T-shirt that has a photoshopped image of my company's CEO printed on the front?

As Attorney David suggested--for legal and personal (job) concerns you are well advised to discuss details with a local copyright/trademark attorney.