Can someone sell or distribute software that I created without my consent?

It sounds like you are an independent contractor in which case you own the intellectual property rights in the application, including potentially...

I am working on a format for a legal protection and email pitch all in one. What is the simplest way to do so without a patent?

While you may be able to protect your invention through a non-disclosure agreement, you cannot do it by unilaterally instructing a party as to...

In naming a business, is "Salem Shoots & Ladders" considered a functional/nominative unauthorized use of a trademark?

A trademark dilution or infringement action may be brought by the trademark owner. Your use does not sound like nominative use. Perhaps there is...

A homeowner has a reasonable expectation of privacy in their home so any pictures you take should only be posted with the homeowner's...

I need my contract explained

Generally these provisions prohibit only a prior employee's solicitation of the prior employer's clients and do not prohibit you from doing work...

What can I do as a president of small company which owes me a substantial amount of money for salary ?

Whether you created it independently or as work for hire, it sounds like the company has devoted time to creating its own rights in the work for...

In order to obtain a license or a copyright for "proprietary software" isn't it necessary for the licensee to prove it "works"?

If what you have done amounts to misappropriating the software company's trade secrets, or reproducing or making a derivative their copyrighted...

Why is it so hard to find an attorney who specializes in DMCA take down notices?

Since you are in Las Vegas, I recommend Ira David, who has given many intelligent answers to Avvo questions. ...

What is the difference between getting an image from the Internet and putting it on a shoe and getting it tattooed?

If the tattoo artist does not have a license to use the image for creating a tattoo, it may be a violation of copyright and right of publicity.

Your insurance company likely has subrogation rights entitling it to the restitution. Get a copy of the policy that was in effect at the time of...