Should I register a DBA to sell under my own name?

You and the LLC are legally distinct. If, however, you do business as you -- that is, if you, personally, contract with vendors, advertise...

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What is the best legal form in Illinois that will protect my intellectual property idea from anyone that I consult?

Because you’re still in the product development stage, my take is that your money is best spent by hiring a product development company to help you...

Have an idea for the production of a reality court TV show, how could an attorney help secure my idea, and the legal cost?

You should read the article linked-to below and then speak with your own intellectual property or entertainment attorney. Good luck. [Yes, the...

What legal steps would i have to take to create a movie animation studio? what kind of business should it be an LLC or what?

Your "animation studio" is a BUSINESS. So read a few books on how to start and manage a business [visit the first link below]. Then read a few...

If I own a coffee shop, can I play local, independent music?

The answer depends on what you mean by "their music." If you mean a musician writes and performs only his OWN own songs then, yes, it would be...

Should I ignore a ceased and desist email if it doesn't have my full name? They just have my ip address in the email.

No. And, in light of the email reaching you, I question the accuracy of your assertion that the sender only has your IP address. Speak soon with a...

Can I trademark common words

The names of many, many companies merely describe what the company does and the names of many, many products and services merely describe those...

I agree with Attorney Klosowski and think that it makes the best sense to hire an intellectual property litigator where the infringer resides....

Can I lawyer help me or I have to wait or can't do anything about it :/

Please see my response to your identical question.

Can I do something about it? Some "friends" stole my short film concept and are developing a Feature...

It's important to understand that "concepts" cannot be any one person's exclusive property. The "concept," for example, of a heroic warrior...