How do you enforce a business contract?
Nina Kaufman answered August 14, 2007
Absent an arbitration agreement in the contract (or a written consent to arbitrate signed by all of the parties)moreHow do I keep website developers from taking profit and ownership of my website's design?
Nina Kaufman answered August 14, 2007
By executing a contract that makes it clear that the design is a work-for-hire in which they have no intellectual property rights and that they cannot use for profit, you can secure ownership of...moreShould I sign a non-binding Letter Of Intent if I think it has questionable info on it?
Nina Kaufman answered August 14, 2007
There is no such thing as a non-binding letter of intent. At the very least, it obligates you to negotiate in good faith to carry out the intended transaction. It can also go much farther than that...moreWhen naming your business, how do you make sure the name is not taken and make it yours?
Nina Kaufman answered August 14, 2007
There are several companies that will perform a nationwide search to determine if the name has been used as partmoreCan I get a patent on a modification of an existing invention?
Nina Kaufman answered August 14, 2007
If you have added something original, non-obvious, and useful that improves the original invention, you may be able to obtain an improvement patent. But, beware: an improvement patent will not...moreI have an idea but it involves using celebrity images. Is this illegal? Can I be sued?
Nina Kaufman answered August 14, 2007
If you intend to use celebrity images (or any else's image, for that matter) for a commercial purpose, you must moreIs it possible to start a business in the U.S. as a recent international graduate?
Nina Kaufman answered August 14, 2007
It is possible for a foreign national to start a business in the US. In order for the individual to remain in the to run the business, however, the individual will need to obtain the proper visa....moreWhere do I get permission to duplicate trademarks or copyrighted material?
Nina Kaufman answered August 14, 2007
You must contact the owner of the trademark/service mark or the copyright and ask for permission, which maymoreZoning laws won't allow my home to be a business address. Now what do I do?
Nina Kaufman answered August 14, 2007
Locate an moreCan a teen under the age of 18 be part of a business partnership?
Nina Kaufman answered August 13, 2007
Many states allow a person age 18 or over to freely enter into contracts and other business arrangements. That means a teenager under the age of 18 may not. Therefore, if you are 18 or over and...moreWhat income taxes do I have to pay from eBay?
Pam Newman answered June 20, 2007
You will need to check with your local state laws for taxes as they relate to what you are doing. But essentially, if you are selling items on eBay, it is a business and any profit generated on...moreIs it possible to patent a similar idea that already exists?
Brad Sugars answered June 19, 2007
To answer your questions simply, yes, as long as you can prove it's different enough. That said, it would be best if you think the idea has a lot of commercial merit to speak directly with a...moreHow do I get a TM (trademark) for my brand?
Brad Sugars answered June 19, 2007
Great Question. TM actually stands for Temporary Mark and then when the mark is approved you get to use the R in a circle meaning registered. Trademarking is a relatively simple process, you...moreWhat is the best way to make a business a Corporation or LLC?
