Protecting an educational game using standard deck of playing cards

Copyright registration of the instructions is probably the best you can do. Have a patent attorney review the game to see if it is patentable, but...

How does a third-party create a variation of an established trading card game (Yu-Gi-Oh!) without getting in trouble?

There are likely trademarks associated with the card game which would of course be essential to promoting your proposed product. Therefore, to...

From the CA FTB website: "The annual tax is due by the 15th day of the 4th month of the taxable year, and is paid using CA Form 3522, Limited...

Am I held liable for posting images linked from another source(s) that is now claimed by another party?

Technically, yes, you could be held liable for copyright infringement if you used the images without a license. However, apart from doing what you...

We developed a small casual game for a well known Brand name Company. How do we partner or get permission to release it?

You would have to negotiate licenses for trademarks and copyrights in the games from the rights owner and/or manufacturer, if those entities are...

What is the alter ego theory and how does it apply to LLCs being sued in an unlimited action?

Alter ego theory is what a plaintiff would use to essentially "pierce" or get rid of the defendant's liability liability protection and go after...

As far as an occupational license, probably not. However, depending on your state's income tax regime, you may need a seller's license for tax...

My trademark is "Careers By Design" since 1998. Can my mark be infringed by company in Canada advertising services online USA?.

Do not use the R symbol unless you have a registered trademark. You can, however, use the TM symbol because you have built up common law rights...

How do I write a work for hire contract?

You should not try to write the contract yourself, you should hire an attorney to do it. If you feel you have to go the DIY route, check out Nolo...

Selling brand name online

If you are essentially acting as a reseller and not altering the goods then you should be OK, but make sure they are (1) not counterfeit and (2)...