We provided a contractor MS Word files. They converted the files to InDesign.

As others have noted, the best policy is to always have a written agreement clarifying who has what rights to the content that is used or created...

Where would I find a Music Lawyer?

I'd recommend contacting Peter Strand (http://www.lsglegal.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49&Itemid=57) or Lawyers for the...

I assume that "designer inspired" is a euphamism for a knock-off, right? There are lots of potential laws that you might be violating by selling...

Can a product mark oppose a service mark over the same name?

Yes, you can do something about this. Or, at least, you may potentially be able to stop the other party's use and registration of the same...

As others have mentioned, the copyright in unpublished works lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years. In this case, it sounds like the...

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How to Enforce a State Trademark & Write A Trademark Cease And Desist Letter?

Honestly, your best bet is to have an experienced trademark attorney write the letter for you (or at least advise you prior to writing/sending the...

Is it normal to include a professional liability clause in a freelance game writing contract? Is it enforceable?

Some sort of indemnification clause is common for vendor/contract agreements in a wide variety of fields, from clothing to consumer products to...

If my business name is trademarked, can others use it as a profile name on social media accounts?

It really depends on how their using it. Having trademark rights doesn't mean you are the only person that can use a certain term. For example,...

Is artwork intellectual property?

The first question is who owns what intellectual property rights in the artwork from the get-go. If you had a written contract, then you may have...

I bought services from an online gaming site. I have been scammed by them and would like my money back? How do I approach this?

It's hard to give a reliable answer from the factual description you have posted, but it sounds like there may be a breach of contract claim at...