Can my former employer go after me for starting a competing business after we parted ways? --Located in California--

What you need to watch for is that you do not misappropriate trade secrets from your prior employer. If, as you say,you are using common industry...

Can I trademark a company name that is not trademarked via the USPTO and then sue that company for trademark infringement?

I agree with the other answers. Using trademark law to resolve a potential securities fraud issue is a troublesome proposition. Consult with a...

Can we have someone in our documentary wear a famous TV character costume?

I agree with the above answers that copyright concerns exist and while very generally the reproduction you propose may be protected by the fair...

Is this a collaboration or a hire of a freelancer?

I agree with Mr. Brezina. While you do not describe that the awards event participated to the level of joint contributor, all the facts need to be...

Am I allowed to sell online products that I buy directly from the country manufactured, although there’s company’s store here?

Be sure you have checked on any differences in label information and that if any exist you remain in compliance with any applicable US labeling...

I am writing a play on Napoleon and the perfect title (I have three pages of other titles). A Power Play. I see PowerPlay, a co

Trademark is another matter to consider. Titles are generally given more protection than the commercial labeling of a product, however, if your...

I am current RMO of a corporation and the license qualifier

The answers depend on the company's bylaws or operating agreement, and your provable agreements with the other owners and the company. I strongly...

How can I get my publisher to give me my rights back to my books?

Try California Lawyers for the Arts. In appropriate situations you can connect with a pro bono or reduced fee intellectual property lawyer through...

Refinance Agent lied, pulled money unauthorized out of our escrow & now mortgae went back up. What lawyer do we seek?

You can look for civil litigation attorneys who handle financial fraud.

Characters enjoy copyright protection unless they are stock characters. Characters may also act as trademarks for a company. The only way your...