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1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation and Business Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can my husband start his own company selling something he originally created for his current employer to use?

He created a product that the truck drivers use at the logistics company he works for. His immediate supervisor did not want to pay him on the clock to produce it. My husband produces them at home and his supervisor purchases them from him via ebay. The company is nationwide, and several other... View More

Nancy L Lanard
Nancy L Lanard
answered on Apr 19, 2017

I do not represent you and do not know all the facts, but it sounds like this was a "work for hire" and that the company he worked for owns the rights to it. However, he could approach the company and see if he is able to sell to others. It sounds like he has a strong position in being... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation, Business Law and Trademark for Pennsylvania on
Q: I want to start selling private label Hot sauce and salsa. I want to use my last name with the word salsa or hot sauce

" Last Name" Hot sauce or salsa. Do I need to get this trademarked to sell? Or I'm I allowed to start selling this online since its my last name and the word Salsa or Hot sauce.

Thank You

Nancy L Lanard
Nancy L Lanard
answered on Apr 19, 2017

You do not need to have a trademark to sell. However, the federal trademark does protect the name so others cannot come in and copy it. I would also recommend that you copyright your recipe for the sauce. Good luck!

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts for Pennsylvania on
Q: I signed a promissory note for money to start a business. I am in default, what kind of lawyer do I need? Thankyou
Nancy L Lanard
Nancy L Lanard
answered on Apr 19, 2017

Any business attorney should be able to assist you. I do not know you and have not reviewed all the facts, but you may want to discuss this with the lender and see if you can work out a payment plan or some new terms.

Good luck.

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