Check your new city's website for business licensing requirements pertaining to your type of business. That should be the only new licensing...

The scenario you describe sounds like it avoids any trademark infringement. Also, as Mr. Ballard says, there are legal ways to refer to a...

Is this trademark infringement?

Since their company was started first, any infringement would be by your business. Your best bet is to meet quickly with intellectual property...

To support that this is not a prohibited discriminatory practice, the company should have policies in place that explain the differential. Perhaps...

What actions may I take if my translation has been attributed to someone else in a publication?

The first two sentences, requiring reasonable best efforts but not requiring the Publisher to give you credit, seems to be at odds with the last...

Can I still claim ownership of a story and designs I made?

Contributing a work to the public domain is a transfer of copyright for which a writing would be required. Without such a writing another person...

Do I still get writers credit, residuals, and creator credit if I sell my screenplay to producers and investors?

All of those terms are appropriate in a license or assignment deal. Meet with local intellectual property counsel to be sure the agreement meets...

How can I ensure proper payment when my partner tries to cut me out of a real estate deal acquired through our shared LLC?

Often an LLC operating agreement requires a super majority for major business transactions. Even if your partner has authority to bind your LLC in...

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How do I deal with partner who called quits super early in the business formation?

You do not say whether your entity is a corporation or LLC, but the bylaws or operating ageeememt will control most of what you propose. Some...

Can I sue ebay for unfair and biased business practices?

Bringing a lawsuit costs a lot of money and is likely not worth it if you do not sell quite a lot of product on Ebay or if you have other...