Can I legally make items using empty liquor bottles and sell them online or at flee markets ?

The short answer is that you could run into trademark issues relating to word marks and/or logos on the bottles, and trade dress issues for the...

Should a partition action be used to remove a partner from a general partnership?

Partition does not necessarily have any implications regarding forcing out a partner, but depending on the terms of the partnership agreement, if...

What are the legal/taxed implications of our company's dissolution and transfer to another state?

That depends on a review of the operating agreements involved, particularly the winding down provisions. As far as CA goes, keep your eye on the...

Individuals collectively protecting intellectual property

Copyright and patent are the two protection regimes that might be available for your software; to receive maximum protection from possible...

Can copyright ownership of books and blog content be transferred to an LLC without losing the rights to it?

You could assign or license all rights to the LLC for a limited time period after which rights would revert back to you personally, or you could...

Reselling merchandise in team colors ( no logo, no brand, no name) just colors illegal?

A big part of the answer to your question depends on what goods/services you are selling in connection with the colors and the likelihood that your...

I know music is copyrighted, but is regular audio from a famous person copyrighted? Can I use interview voice as own in my music

Yes, if the "regular audio" is fixed in a tangible medium of expression such as a tape, hard drive, or CD, then it could very well be protected by...

Can I use a professional athlete's photo in a sales training course for a for profit company?

Players have valuable rights of publicity in their names & likenesses, so any photos could subject you to liability if you don't have a license,...

It depends on exactly what you would be doing. Are you using others' content? Are you making videos of yourself in your bedroom? Are you hiring...

You will run into trademark issues with the league and possibly right of publicity issues with the players. Licenses would be advisable.