It depends on how ownership of the patent is structured, and the terms of the investment.

For example, investors often require that the inventor assign the patent to a company. The inventor will presumably own shares in the company. When the investor invests, then the investor owns shares... Read more »

You should consult directly with a business law firm as this is much more complicated than can be fully answered on an internet forum like this.

I'm sorry to hear that. Do you have a question about the situation?

You chose logical categories for your post, but it remains open for four weeks. There's no guarantee every post is picked up, but your question could have better chances of a meaningful response in the Trademark category - you recognized the issue as well. Trademark is in the same categories... Read more »

Unless you have a medical condition that prevents you from wearing a mask or face shield, you can be required to wear one while performing your work. If you do have a medical condition, you should work with your doctor to request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act from your... Read more »

Sir, this is a general opinion about the FLMA law. A full-blown investigation is required to really understand the facts of your case. See www.leliilaw.com. Paul Lelii 651-587-9663

Whether an employer may count a holiday against an employee's Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)... Read more »

This question is way too vague. Can you embezzle from a company holding money that belongs to you and is owned 100% by you? Very unlikely.

If you hire an employee, you will need to comply with the federal and state wage and hour laws with regard to compensating that employee. You should consult an employment law attorney in your area for advice.

Your true or false questions are quite irritating. We are lawyers, not high school students. False. A domestic corporation means a corporation operating in the state where it was incorporated.

Your assumption is totally incorrect. Owners of a corporation are called shareholders. Owners of an LLC are called members.

Yes.

Look at section 317A.205, which currently provides: "The qualifications and method of election or appointment of directors may be imposed by or in the manner provided in the articles or bylaws, provided that directors must be natural persons and a majority of the directors must be... Read more »

Unfortunately, this question is too vague and too specific to answer here.

To be safe, consider filing a certificate of assumed name.

If a mark is designated as a "registered" mark, that means it is registered in the USA with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) for goods (a "trademark") or for services (a "service mark"). Marks can take different forms, such as simply words;... Read more »

This question is too vague to provide a thoughtful response. The answer would depend on whether you are infringing on intellectual property.

Although you would be wading into a grey area, I would state that there are certainly ways for the original manufacturers to sue you in this scenario. I suggest becoming an authorized retailer/reseller rather than attempt to game the system. I would also add that becoming an authorized reseller... Read more »

I'm unaware of any federal rule that says you, the creator has to do something. Many web services work off of templates. However you could have liability if you are viewed as enabling a business that is fraudulent. You may want to learn the business and reframe it to avoid issues.

Attorneys cannot solicit business on the internet under the ethical rules that all attorneys must follow. However, you can contact any attorney you would like to work with via telephone or email. I suggest you contact an attorney immediately for a free consultation and to investigate this case... Read more »

Unfortunately, this question is too broad to answer and the correct answer is highly dependent on the facts of your particular case.