Because your disclosures could affect the patentability and the retention of valuable trade secrets in the invention, the company is going to want...

How to limit tax liability for a passive shareholder and board member of a c-corp?

I agree with Mr. Darcy. You all need to sit down with a business attorney to understand the laws about operating within a separate entity, to...

The answer is that it depends on several factors. Why was their trademark cancelled? Do they still have common law rights to it in your US...

Sounds like you are working with a patent marketing group as they typically structure deals this way. Your explanation is unclear whether the...

Can I sue a company where I'm stockholder for creating the same company in another state where I'm not stockholder?

If you bring a lawsuit it will be based on a breach of these other company principals’ fiduciary obligations of loyalty and due care. The duty of...

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Copyright is not an appropriate consideration. Trademark and company name are the issues. .com alone may not be trademarked. However, in most...

Do I need a license agreement?

I agree with Mr. Brezina's answer. Check with the out-of-state graphics printer to see what its licensing arrangement is with the owners of the...

Do I need it prospectus??

If you are asking for user's investment in a going concern, requiring potential additional obligations on their part, giving them a vote or "say"...

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A competitor has started using my slogan. I immediately applied for a trademark. While waiting, can I stop him from using it?

If you are truly the first-in-time user and the slogan identifies your product to consumers, you should have common law trademark rights to the...

Looking to start a clothing company? I want help with LLC Formation. My main concern is trademark name and logo? Any advice?

You can use the find a lawyer feature on this website to find lawyers who understand business formation as well as trademark and copyright issues. ...