Archive for the ‘intellectual property’ tag
In-N-Out vs.…Who Again?
If you’ve ever had an In-N-Out Burger—or even if you haven’t—you likely know the chain quite well. They’ve been much-beloved in California for decades, and have, over the years, expanded into 5 states with hundreds of restaurants. The chain is iconic—from the simplicity of its menu to the throw-back décor and amazing service, no one [...]
Do Last Wills Have to Be Notarized to Be Valid? Plus More Legal Advice – Free Joe Friday 8/19/11
If a Last Will is not notarized, will it still be a legally binding document?
Dying Without a Will, YouTube Takedown Notices, and More Legal Advice – Free Joe Friday 7/22/11
What is the best way to “question” yourself if you are acting as your own attorney in family court? How do you make sure you get to tell your side of the story?
Idea Versus Expression: What is Protected by IP Laws (And Who Can You Trust to Tell You)?
The laws protecting intellectual property (“IP”) are some of the more-often misunderstood in the US—very often, people don’t know whether they have something that needs copyright, trademark or patent protection, or some combination of the three. And, equally often, they don’t know whether what they have is protectable at all. While each area of IP [...]
What If a Competitor Steals My Idea?
What do you do when someone steals your great idea? Ramon M. Gonzalez, Esq. discusses what to consider and how to stop someone from using your intellectual property. Did you know we have a whole library of videos, including more tips from attorneys? Check out all our legal videos. Every Monday, we post a video [...]
Trademark Battle Over Heart Attack Sandwiches
An iconic Manhattan deli is asking a New York federal district court to protect its right to offer high-fat, high-calorie sandwiches to its customers and to actually tout the health risks that come as a free side. The 2nd Avenue Deli, an East Village institution serving kosher eats since 1954, filed the complaint (PDF) for [...]
Constitutional Law and the Osama Bin Laden Killing, Plus More Legal Answers – Free Joe Friday 5/6/11
How do you go about legally improving a product that is already out there. I found a product for humans that I wish to change somewhat and use for animals. How does one go about this?
