I have a celerity clientele and want to use their names & likenesses on my new website. Do I have to ask for their permission?

Google: California civil code section 3344 and read up on the relevant law in California. For example, "Any person who knowingly uses another's...

Patterning to existing items

If your invention, combining the two items, is useful, novel, and non-obvious, then it is patentable for a U.S. utility patent. If your invention,...

I have my own artwork style, how do i protect it?

Speak with an attorney who practices copyright law. You may want to file U.S. federal copyright registration applications for your works. The...

How do I get dollar tree to give me back the money I used to purchase their gift card?

Check out: http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/legal_guides/s-11.shtml And read up on California Civil Code section 1749.5. You might try...

I didn't respond timely to office action from patent examiner

You should consult with a USPTO registered patent attorney to explore your response options which might be filing a petition for extension of time...

I have applied for a design patent for a luggage tag.

Obviously the safest course of action is have the Office Action and your patent application reviewed by a USPTO registered patent attorney. Some...

From your fact pattern it is not clear if the 1000 shares are authorized or issued? I would not be surprised if no shares have been issued...

What are my legal options?

You can use Avvo's find a lawyer features to search for and reach out to several business litigators for some initial consultations to explore your...

In patent application, does "comprises a pulley, .." protect against multiple pulleys?

Your claims must be supported by both your specification and your drawings. If you have claims that are supported by your specification, but not...

Hello I would like to know what kind of description or artwork is required for my idea? Also is there someone nearby I can meet?

First and foremost you will want to work with a USPTO registered patent attorney or possibly a USPTO registered patent agent. Many such...