Copyrighting/trademarking my company's name, logo, and tagline. Are these separate filings?

What my colleagues said, but be aware that (1) you do not need a copyright registration to get a copyright as copyright arises once an original...

The statute of limitations would only apply to their right to sue you to collect the debt. It does not apply to the debt itself. In other words, if...

Can I cancel a contract that neither I or my wife (girlfriend at the time) have signed for a service we have never utilized

A contract does not have to be in writing and signed to be valid. If there was an offer for services; you accepted the offer; and something of...

By law can he or the owner of his company put a lien on my car?

If you agreed to pay for materials and/or labor and didn't pay, yes. If you didn't agree, unfortunately some people file fraudulent or invalid...

The legality of referencing deceased individuals in fiction. The legality of referencing popular songs in fiction.

There are ways to express yourself without infringing the rights of others, but that is why you want to consult an attorney, as there really are no...

How much more should we charge for the painting since they want the original work and copyright? Other advice on how to proceed?

The question you present is a matter of the artist making a business decision. And so there is no real answer for an attorney to provide to your...

How do I force IMSLP.org to remove my copyrighted works?

If you are the author of the compositions, you hold the copyright the minute your creation is fixed on a tangible medium (even if that medium is an...

Can the finance company ask do this?

They certainly can (it's generally very rare to get any kind of financing without providing proof of income - and most applications for credit and...