Can I trademark a name that is the same as another products but for a different industry?

Well, the easy answer is to move forward on filing the trademark application wit the USPTO. The USPTO does allow similar or same names so long as...

My consignment piano has disappeared along with the company. What do I do?

Well, in additon to what the previous attorney has stated, the next, practical thing you want to do is to locate the people involved. To seek any...

Assuming that you were married in California and we have either community property or putative community property, the question that you may want...

I have to put a sign up by the handi cap space at my business, does the sign have to be right in front of the vehicle?

Well, keep in mind the "function" of signage. The point to a sign is to properly "give notice" to the local viewers. Specifically, with signage...

What forms do I file as a DE corp to operate in CA?

I would agree with the previous attorney in that you will want to consider the wisdom of keeping the Delaware corporation. The primary rationale...

Which article is needed for forming an S Corporation in California?

Are you specifically asking about an existing corporation choosing the "S" tax election or are you asking how to set up the initial corporation?...

How to protect an idea.

Well, the first step is to keep everything a "trade secret" until it manifests itself into a protectable right through copyritght, trademark or...

Inorder to answer the question, I would need to see the written agreement...and, in particular, the State Law jurisdiction issue. As to not being...

Setup new LLC vs close existing one

I would agree with the comments made by the two previous attorneys and would add a few thoughts: LLC Dissolution TAX CONSIDERATIONS A....

Are there any legal concerns for an American citizen who has a business in another country where that business is legal but ...?

There are a variety of restrictions for US citizens in conducting business in another country. For all of the obvious reasons, I would need to know...