What is the best method of forming a counterclaim to a lawsuit filed against me for the distribution of counterfeit items?

I handle intellectual property lawsuits and am located in Vancouver, Washington. There have been a number of private investigator based software...

I am 20% shareholder of S Corp and 50% profits. Am I entitled to review business checking account and all other bookkeeping?

Rights to inspect are typical in State enactments of the Model Business Corporation Act. You will need to know what State the company was...

I wrote a user manual for generic mp3/mp4 players that look like the ipod nano. I called it "User Manual for the fake iPod Nano

I agree with the previous answer. It appears from your question and a review of your website that you have several potential problems. First, you...

About Priority patent filing - can subsequent filings be different?

I agree with the prior answer. I write to address a different issue. You say you are "Thai", but does that mean your nationality, or your...

HOW CAN I PROTECT MY WORK PRODUCT AND PROPRIETARY DATA FROM COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT OF A CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY

The question presupposes that you have protectable property. Have you filed for and been granted copyright registration? Have you filed for and...

Copyright infringement

You should always consult with a lawyer before contemplating a legal action. Copyright law is complex. Jurisdiction for copyright infringement...

Copyright and/or a trademark violation

The short answer is that this sounds like trouble. The issue is both copyright law, which protects original expression, and trademark law, which...

As a general matter, anyone concerned with common law trademark infringement needs to determine the common law. While there has been in some...

Establishing Prior Art against a 3rd Party Patent Application

Take the prior art to a patent attorney. When the Silicon Valley company patent application is published, your patent attorney can file a third...

What is a provisional patent application and how can I file for one in New York state

Provisional patent applications can be a danger zone for non-patent attorneys to file. A provisional patent application gives the applicant...