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1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation for Texas on
Q: Do I need a LLC or PLLC for a licensed for HVAC company in Teaxs?
Allison Higgins
Allison Higgins
answered on Oct 25, 2020

Hello. Thanks for reaching out with this question. According to the Texas SOS website, A/C contractors can only create LLCs or for-profit corporations. It is advisable that you contact a licensed attorney and/or accountant to help determine the best business structure for your goals.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Intellectual Property for Texas on
Q: Its about a property that is under my dads name but he pass away serval years . and he had a common law wife who would

Be in title to the property

Allison Higgins
Allison Higgins
answered on Oct 25, 2020

Hi there. This question was posted in the Intellectual Property section, which deals with trademarks, copyrights, and patents. It sounds like you may be seeking the assistance of a Property Law attorney, Estate Law attorney, or Real Estate Law attorney. Perhaps try reposting the question is those... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Intellectual Property and Trademark on
Q: The one word title for my intended novel is the same as a published U.S. 4 book series. Could I be infringing trademark?

A few points:

• The series is completely different regards genre/style/look.

• I couldn't find the trademark registered on TESS or it’s UK equivalent (I’m British).

• The series doesn't appear to be well-known. The last book in the series was published... View More

Allison Higgins
Allison Higgins
answered on Oct 25, 2020

Hi there. Thanks for submitting this question and being proactive with your intellectual property. There are a couple of important things to note. First, even unregistered trademarks have what are called "common law" rights in the United States. These rights are acquired as soon as the... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Business Law and Trademark for Texas on
Q: Can I send a cease and desist to someone who has a name similar to my company's even though my trademark is live

My trademark application is live and pending yet I recently realized someone with a similar name like mine, they just changed the last letter on the word, so instead of Y they replaced it with an E. So can I send a cease and desist even though my application is pending yet live? The other company... View More

Allison Higgins
Allison Higgins
answered on Oct 25, 2020

Hello. Great question. You very well may have a valid reason to send a cease and desist letter, but you may not. However, there are a few other things that need to be explored. First, you would need to determine if your goods/services and theirs fall into the same trademark class. Second, whoever... View More

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