What happens to the un-allotted shares of a C-corp?

The shares that are not distributed are held by the corporation "in reserve" and are available to prospective shareholders who may want to invest...

Is it against the law to use purchased material with college logo on it , and use it my own design to sell?

College logos most certainly are covered by registered trademarks or at least common law trademark rights which means you are infringing. I would...

Can I legally publish a book containing pictures of food that's carved and whittled to portray movie scenes and celebrities?

Misappropriations of likeness come to mind as one potential pitfall to your idea. The movie scenes might run into copyright infringement problems,...

Do I need permission from a publisher to translate one chapter to a different language and publish it for free?

To avoid any potential cease & desist letter or infringement complaint from the publisher it would be advisable to do so, even though you would not...

Would I be able trademark this phrase?

Before you get to case law, you need to obtain a comprehensive trademark search report and have an attorney assess whether the mark or any that may...

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Do I need a license to use a wallpaper pattern on merchandise?

The answer depends on whether or not the wallpaper pattern is protected by a copyright, or maybe even as a company's trademark. Contact an IP...

How do I get my poems copywrighted so I can publish them on my website for people to read without worrying about them stolen.

Once you put the poems on paper, you have a copyright, but if you want to enforce that copyright, you should register. As long as they meet the...

Do I have a personal injury case against a sports park?

This question was posted to the wrong board, so I am switching you to an appropriate one. A lot depends on the facts and what witnesses you can...

There is no set or standard rate. The rate generally depends mainly on the attorney's level of experience in the industry. 7-10% is not unheard of.

First, it is unclear from your question whether you currently have an incorporated business or whether you are thinking about incorporating. I...