What happens if you use the 'TM' with your brand or name, but do not pay for it?

It's legal and ethical, but you don't need to do it, and I suspect it won't deter anyone who is keen on infringing your mark. You have common...

Whether you can do anything really depends on the language of the operating agreement for the LLC. There should be a section that specifically...

I'm A Class Member of a Class Action Law Suit in California Re: Fair Labor

If you are opting out of the class settlement because you wish to file a separate action against the defendants, then you should retain a lawyer to...

Effect of 998 offer

There is no downside. If you send in a 998 offer to settle for, e.g., $10,000 and your offer is either rejected or expires by its own terms, if the...

Is it legal to change my last name to one of a character belonging to a major corporation?

You are free to change your name to Damien Starkiller or any variation thereof, as long as you get a judge to sign off on it. They might query you,...

Can I make items for sale from a photo I took of an old statue or art piece?

You own the copyright in the photos you take, so you can sell the photos themselves. If there is some artistic merit to you taking a photo of an...

My daughter has a blog and has been told she has to take it down because of a Trademark Infringement. Is that true?

It's hard to comment definitively without knowing what the actual trademark and website URLs are, but on the little you have provided it doesn't...

Can I make a non-profit, historical movie about the life of a famous (deceased) celebrity without permission from the family?

In the interest of being succinct, I would like to simply say "Yes." But since that's probably less than satisfying from your perspective, let...

Example: The key character in the book is named Robert Smith. He is tall, blonde, charismatic, and an FBI agent in Washington,...

Your husband (or any adult) can accept service on your behalf if you reside at the same residence -- it's called "substitute service" and it is...