Copyright lies in original expressions fixed in a tangible medium. An artist will possess copyright in his or her original woven wall hangings. ...

Can i open a new company if i am an officer (VP) of a corporation ?

You need to be concerned with the corporate opportunity doctrine. Opportunities that are within the scope and means of an existing business cannot...

1099 For Income Never Received? ?

Reportable income can be received in ways other than the receipt of money, for example, use of property, various fringe benefits. The giving of a...

Is there anything I can do to combat against another company that is starting to bring negativity on our company?

You have the actions mentioned above. As to trademark, unless the FogItUp.com can prove use prior to yours (which somehow escaped the USPTO at...

Do I need to change my business name?

Your intellectual property counsel can tell you whether it is likely that your second word distinguishes your company's name from the other...

Can I ask “public storage” a storage facility in San Francisco to pay for my green card that their employee lost ?

Check your agreement with the storage facility. If there is a waiver it might apply only to stored property or you might be successful in claiming...

Intellectual property licensing agreements what are the risks and what are the different varieties of Licensing agreements how d

The above answers provide good advice. With your local intellectual property counsel you will also want to consider exclusivity, territorial and...

You need to reach out to the licensing division of the Marvel, the trademark and copyright holder in Captain America to obtain a written licensing...

You may want to file an action in small claims court to get a ruling of breach of contract, and ask for a judgment of reduced or fees and possibly...

How can I dispute a cease and desist of someone claiming im infringing on something they dont own?

Combining two trademarked words, or a celebrity's name with a trademark for an event with which the celebrity has a close association, us trademark...