Is it legal to start a Patreon account for a podcast, without getting licensing for a comic book character?

A character may have copyright on its own if it is other than a standard or stock character. Visual characters meet copyright standards if they...

Since you are not of a legal age, your contracts are voidable and this may be an issue in conducting a business. If you do not form an entity like...

I live in the city of Lakewood, CA. 90712. I run a small business and did not realize i need a separate license from the city.

A city may impose penalties for operating a business within its city limits without a business license. My suggestion would be to simply get the...

Can I put a Trademark on a tee shirt? Would it make sense?

To be your trademark a slogan or word would need to identify your business as the source of the goods. So if you only have one slogan and that...

Would I need various licenses and permits to start a home based media business that offers multiple services?

It sounds like you want to be in the social media and marketing business. You can check with the city of Los Angeles about which business permit...

Is it ok to use dead trademarks?

Your trademark lawyer can help you do the research necessary to see if common law trademark rights remain. Some things to consider are whether the...

As indicated above, addressing this question requires consideration of many factors and you should meet with a local attorney who understands trade...

I suggest you get help from a local intellectual property attorney who can help guide you in the necessary research and due diligence to determine...

Defendant owns 100% shares of a private corporation. Judgement against him for $500k. Can a turnover order be issued?

You seem to say that both the exec and the company are liable on the judgment--it is unclear who owes on the judgment. In either case, if the exec...

Potential privacy breach lawsuit?

Without investigation, there is no way to know how this retail chain came to associate your boyfriend's email address with your purchase...