To obtain a patent in the US, here is the process for someone in India.

(1) Find a patent attorney in India. To find such a lawyer, you may contact a lawyer that you already know who will be able to provide you a reference.

(2) The patent attorney in India should determine if your... View More

It depends on whether the company agreement of your limited liability company (LLC) requires your approval to sell the real estate.

An LLC can be either member-managed or manager-managed. Whomever manages the LLC--who is called the "manager"--is the person, or people if more... View More

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answered on Jul 7, 2025

That is an excellent and timely question. It is much better to address this now during the planning stage than later, after significant investments have been made.

The first question you should be asking is whether your product actually infringes on the patent. While the specification and... View More

First and foremost, you can be sued by anybody at any time for any reason or no reason at all. I repeat this all the time to my clients. There is nothing you can do about it. However, it should be over shortly if they don't have a reason to recover.

If there is an active patent on the... View More

First, have you looked to see if anyone has registered the name REDFIN PRINTS, or something similar? You mention that you want to trademark both the name and logo in Florida, so are you looking for federal registration or do you just want to protect the marks locally? If you're looking for... View More

Generally, there are 2 steps that would need to be completed from a procedural stand point for the transfer. #1 Review the COAs governing documents to identify what requirements are needed for transfer. Usually, you will need COA approval to transfer ownership interest. So make sure to comply with... View More

Yes, this is something that could be patented. Yes, patenting is the most suitable form of intellectual property protection for this type of work.

You should find a patent lawyer who will be able to help you. The patent lawyer does not have to live close to you -- you can hire someone in... View More

Fisrt of all, the relevant law in Canada my differ substantially from that in the United States. This author is not licensed to practice law in Canada, but I am providing this answer based on general principals of U.S. common law.

To address your father's business dispute with his... View More

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answered on May 30, 2025

The sine qua non of trademark registration is actual use in commerce that Congress may regulate. You cannot register a trademark before you have established a business that actually offers the service for which you want to register the trademark. However, you can APPLY for a trademark registration... View More

It is important to file a trademark application in the name of the correct owner (otherwise, your trademark registration will be at risk). The correct owner is typically the individual or entity actually using the mark in commerce. Assuming your "business institution" is the entity that... View More

Yes. You can file an intent to use trademark application. You'll be able to secure the name without having to provide a specimen for 6 months after the application is approved.

In addition to the issues of compliance with the sanctions laws of the two countries, both the United States regarding the verification of your Russian supplier, its managers and founders, and the Russian sanctions legislation, you will also face difficulties in making payments to Russia.... View More

You have already taken the most effective step by holding the rental property in an LLC instead of in your individual name. It is hard to pierce the company veil in Texas. Merely holding the mortgage and insurance in your individual name is not dispositive. A plaintiff would have to prove that... View More

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answered on May 25, 2025

The money you inherited was originally your separate property. But when you used it to buy a house and a business and then put both in your and your wife’s names, the law assumes you meant to give her half.

Because of that, the court will probably treat both the house and the business as... View More

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answered on May 28, 2025

Your inheritance would be considered separate property, and had you bought a house with that money and not put it in your spouses name, it would more than likely have remained your separate property, but once you put the home and business in both of your names, the Court will more than likely... View More

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answered on May 13, 2025

Trademark rights in the United States are primarily governed by federal law and adjudicated through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the federal court system, rather than through state registration systems. While some states, including Illinois, do maintain their own trademark... View More

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answered on May 1, 2025

I prefer Delaware because it offers specific advantages that are particularly attractive for businesses seeking investment or that want to minimize their tax burdens. As a New York attorney for 45 years, I find that New York has an excellent law and a legal system. Still, Delaware is more flexible... View More

JA's AI response is actually appropriate since only a very general response can be given on a free online Q and A. Your logo and your name would need to be known to properly advise you. If your logo is a yellow "M" and your name is McDonald's Burgers, LLC you have problems. If... View More

When I checked on Sunbiz.org I only found one company with the name Remarkably Green, LLC. Are you the owner, Omar R. Johnson? I did a check with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and found the trademark "REMARKABLY GREEN ECO-PRODUCTS FOR A BETTER TOMORROW EST. 2024" that has been... View More

You need to ask whether there is advantage or virtue in not showing preferential treatment. If you don’t have enough to repay everyone in full, you might want to use your own best interest as the criteria for deciding who to pay. An attorney could help you to choose between different options to... View More