You're in a difficult position. Florida law on probate and estates includes strict requirements for enforcement of testamentary documents, like wills and trusts. If the updated trust was not executed by your mother, then you're probably fighting an uphill battle. I suggest you find a... View More

You probably have some legal recourse, though practically speaking, if it was insured, consider filing a claim with your carrier to recover for your loss. Otherwise I suggest you speak with a lawyer about the possibility of a lawsuit against Campers World and/or its predecessor in interest America... View More

Generally, there are limited options after judgment: (1) Move for a rehearing on the summary judgment. (2) Appeal an error made by the court during the proceedings. (3) Seek to modify the judgment, but there are only limited circumstanced in which the order can be modified. See. Rules 1.530 and... View More

You should get a formal legal opinion from a patent attorney, often referred to as a freedom to operate opinion, or non-infringement opinion. Expect to budget about $5,000 for that legal work.

Under a contract, each party is generally liable for all the obligations under it. Multiple roommates on one lease are each individually responsible for the entirety of all the rent. The landlord could sue any one of the tenants for all the rent. Unless you had a separate written agreement with... View More

First, the adjacent owner's liability to you is probably not the full value of the property you bought. Lost rents, and other damages in a tort claim may be available in addition to an equitable action quieting title to the well. Practically speaking, you might consider exploring the cost of... View More

I suggest finding help at your local courthouse or law library that may be able to assist with a landlord-tenant clinic or pro bono. Good luck.

You can find the case online with the Broward County Circuit Court: https://www.browardclerk.org/Web2/

Search by case number: CACE06019403

Yes. Broadly speaking if it's both a creative work (copyright) as well as a source identifier (trademark), then it may be covered by both types of IP. This is sometimes referred to as "industrial art."

The big benefit: You can't enforce your copyright in a court of law without a registration. You also get certain legal presumptions (shortcuts) during enforcement proceedings, and other benefits under the federal copyright law.

The answer to your question should be obtained in a confidential setting with a lawyer, not here on a public forum. You wouldn't want a "bad" answer to be public information and then used against you later. The short answer is maybe, and I recommend you consult an attorney if you are... View More

Short answer: Maybe.

Long answer: It depends on the willingness of the first company (who has the trademark registration) to either license its trademark rights, or otherwise work out a deal with the second company to allow a potentially confusingly similar mark to exist in the same market.... View More

You could try contacting their legal department yourself, or you could engage the assistance of an attorney experienced in patent licensing. A word of caution: how you approach a prospective licensee must be done carefully. Coming across too strong could result in the company feeling threatened,... View More

Protecting your idea depends on what it is. It could be patentable. It could be kept confidential as a trade secret. Or it could be copyrighted (e.g. computer code). It all depends on what it is you're trying to protect. If you are serious about investing in your business, expect to budget... View More

Short answer: Maybe.

Long answer: Generally speaking methods of providing a therapy are patentable, but it is hard to get into the any specifics without some factual context for your case (and I recommend against seeking same in a public forum). All patents are subject to the statutory... View More

Short answer: Yes, there are issues.

Longer answer: There are several issues that need to be carefully evaluated in your situation. First is the right of publicity. The second is potential copyright implications both for the photos and any stylized/artistic rendering of a person. Trademark... View More

It is not clear what your question is (maybe you submitted the form before typing the full question?). The USPTO shows "Gary T. Jones" as the first named inventor on U.S. patent no. 6,093,224. The abstract for that patent does not include any names.

There are many attorneys who offer representation on a full contingency basis, although a lawyer's willingness to offer a pure contingency fee arrangement (i.e. incur the risk of both time and court costs if the case is lost), depends on the strength of a case and its value.

I... View More

If you want my longer explanation to this common question, see my blog post: https://klemalaw.com/blog/2017/09/09/registering-abandoned-trademarks/

I too agree that you should probably get a clearance opinion from a trademark lawyer if you want a more reassuring answer. It will involve... View More

Yes, and Mr. Baron's answer is a good one. Most civil causes of action will expire after 5 years. But that depends in large part on when the claim matured (accrued). The time limit starts to run from when all the elements of a cause of action have occurred, and there are other rules that... View More