How do you tell if it is favoritism or sexism or some other ism?

Vote with your feet and go somewhere else. With a lack of professionalism like that, a job may not be around for long anyway.

Can a business partner use a pending trademark while awaiting approval from the USPTO as long as they signify that it's pending?

You are correct. Registration isn't required for using a trademark, but as you have already determined, it is a good idea. You just want to make...

There are too many unknown issues to answer here on Avvo, but you should discuss the following in a confidential setting with a lawyer: 1. Who is...

What is the process for reporting a lawyer to the bar?

Definitely go to the State Bar for the attorney-related issues. For the wage related issues, you might want to think about going to the California...

How to protect your liability when purchasing items from individuals?

The question is less what you are buying and more what you are doing with what you bought. If you were to have bought a counterfeit item with the...

What are the legal implications of having an app that is named the same as yours?

1. Any software "published" (i.e., released for general use) is copyrighted, regardless of it being registered. 2. The same is true for...

Do I have a good case?

There is a pretty contentious business relationship here, and some minefields you need to negotiate carefully around. You need the services of a...

Can i reproduce caps snd hoodies for NFL,NBA LIKE Giants, warriors, 49ers etc from china and import and sell in usa?

These are all valuable trademarks belonging to the teams. DO NOT SELL ANYTHING WITH THESE LOGOS UNLESS YOU HAVE A VALID LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE...

Do I still own this copyright?

A lawyer would have to read the agreement before giving an opinion. Summaries tend not to be reliable, as important information is not passed on...

Patent infringement risks and liability for a small tech start-up

Interesting set of questions. It's good you are thinking about them now -- it will be a lot cheaper than trying to fix it later. You need to sit...