Assuming you are the party representing the plaintiffs, all you do is file a notice of voluntary dismissal of the action, either with or without...

How do I know what part of a company name is trademarked?

The answer to the first part of your question is simple: go to the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) site and check to see if the word is...

The name Cinderella can freely be used in any song, book, poem, play or other work retelling or adapting the classic story. You can even make up...

What are the guidlines for submitting a motion to reconsider a sustained demurrer without leave to amend.

Under California Code of Civil Procedure 1008 you have ten days from notice of entry of order on the demurrer to file a motion for reconsideration...

Since when do you have to provide proof of pending lawsuit to get your intellectual property removed from someone's webpage?

You haven't seen it anywhere because it is not a requirement. A lawsuit would actually require you to register your copyright with the Copyright...

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What disclaimer should I use for this situation?

Go to a local IP attorney and have him draft the EULA and related agreements to post on your site. They are easy to do and generally not...

Is there federal or IL income tax on settlement of, or recovery from a lawsuit for, a copyright infringement claim?

It will be taxed as straight income to your client at both the state and federal level. The trend is to make virtually everything taxable, and only...

Intellectual property, is it ok to sell a handmade copy if a person does not want to buy from the original source?

I have to echo the point mentioned by Mr. Ballard above -- while jewelry may be copyrighted in some instances, every piece of jewelry is not...

What do i do?

First, go see a reputable trademark attorney in your jurisdiction and lay it all out for them. You may or may not have the right to the trademarks...

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Can I sub serve a defendant's father in law?

Nope. You sort of knew that when you posted, right? The solution when a party is evading service is to ask the court to serve via publication. It...