I haven´t been called nor asked to give my permission to patent it. I can proof I did the deck myself, there is the digital print & email sent w deck to the person for whom I did the job. This person has taken the type & style I used in the design & wants to be the owner of it when... View More 
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answered on Oct 24, 2023
If someone has applied for a trademark registration with the USPTO using a mark you designed without your permission, you may have rights to challenge the application or subsequent registration. First, having proof of your original design, such as digital prints and email correspondence, is... View More
I haven´t been called nor asked to give my permission to patent it. I can proof I did the deck myself, there is the digital print & email sent w deck to the person for whom I did the job. This person has taken the type & style I used in the design & wants to be the owner of it when... View More
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answered on Oct 22, 2023
The trademark application you cite is for the text FROM HER TO ETERNITY, without any graphic element or stylized font, so whatever you designed is not at issue in the trademark registration.
If the design you created is being used on merchandise or related materials such as advertising,... View More
Showing wife is under Massachusetts income protection law and your indigent can the magistrate still hold you in contempt?
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answered on Oct 20, 2023
If a magistrate orders you to pay a specific amount by a certain date, and you submit paperwork showing that your wife is protected under Massachusetts income protection laws and that you are indigent, it's possible that the magistrate may reconsider the order. Magistrates often have the... View More
I have become disabled and am waiting for SSI/SSDI. I am putting in a second appeal. Over the summer I won a class action suite for a decent sum. If I were to cash that sum, would I be disqualified for SSI/SSDI? Also, I am moving to subsidized housing in Orange MA.
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answered on Oct 18, 2023
SSDI eligibility is based on your work history and medical condition, and is not impacted by assets or unearned income like a cash settlement.
SSI, on the other hand, is a needs-based program.
If you receive a cash settlement, it may affect your SSI eligibility because SSI... View More
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answered on Oct 13, 2023
In Massachusetts, landlords are generally not allowed to evict tenants without a good cause. This means that your aunt would need to have a valid reason for kicking you out, such as non-payment of rent or a violation of the lease agreement. If your aunt does not have a good cause for evicting you,... View More
For example, if the landlord is claiming lease violations during the tenancy, but did not give any notice to vacate, file any suit, or file for eviction during the tenancy, can the landlord still sue the tenants after the lease period has ended? This would be under Boston, MA laws.
answered on Oct 13, 2023
Yes, if the lease violations caused compensable damages. For example, if tenants failed to change the filters on an HVAC unit and it caused damage to the unit, or if the lease did not allow pets but the tenants' pets damaged the carpet, doors, walls, window shades, etc.
Our daughter and boyfriend signed a housing lease. 4 months remain. Our minor grandson (10) visits and stays in his own room on the weekends. The boyfriend states his financial obligation moving forward, will be 1/3 of the rent. The boyfriend did make less money than our daughter when they signed,... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2023
I assume the lease states your daughter and the boyfriend are 'jointly and severally' liable for the rent. This means that each is liable for the entire rent. In the event of dispute, the landlord can seek the entire rent from either your daughter or the boyfriend or both. I don't... View More
I did not do it this passed weekend. Can he take my children away?
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answered on Oct 3, 2023
If your divorce agreement includes specific requirements like breathalyzer tests and you fail to adhere to them, the other parent might use this as a basis to request a modification of custody or visitation arrangements. However, taking the children away would typically require a court order. If... View More
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answered on Oct 3, 2023
If your living conditions are affected by the delay in repairs and it's due to your neighbor's negligence, you may have grounds to pursue a claim against the neighbor or even the landlord if they're not taking timely action. Document all interactions and damages for any potential claims.
The other drivers taillight was broken. Weve received a few phone calls from the investigating officer saying that there will be a warrant put out for her arrest. She has multiple medical conditions, a heart condition, seizures almost every day, she would die in jail. How do we fix this without her... View More
answered on Sep 29, 2023
A Massachusetts attorney could advise best, but you're going to lose valuable time under the "Car Accidents" heading. This is something to discuss with a criminal defense attorney. Car accident attorneys don't deal with these settings - criminal defense attorneys do. You could... View More
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answered on Sep 25, 2023
In Massachusetts, discussing an employee's restraining order without explicit consent could potentially be considered an invasion of privacy or even harassment, depending on the context and how the information is used. Some restraining orders may include specific provisions regarding... View More
How does he appeal the decision?
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
In Massachusetts, if your brother missed a court hearing and was subsequently placed in receivership, but never received the letter notifying him of the hearing, he should consider seeking legal advice as soon as possible for the specific steps to take in his situation. Generally, he might be able... View More
Hi,
I am an H1B holder and my wife is a H4 holder currently. My employer has started processing my green card application which is at the PWD step(filed in May this year). So if everything goes well, given the current timeline, the I-140 will be processed(with Premium Processing) by the end... View More
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
1. If your wife switches to a J1 visa, she may become subject to the two-year home residency requirement, which could affect her eligibility for Adjustment of Status (I-485) based on your green card application. Consult with an immigration attorney to explore potential waiver options if she becomes... View More
Hi,
I am an H1B holder and my wife is a H4 holder currently. My employer has started processing my green card application which is at the PWD step(filed in May this year). So if everything goes well, given the current timeline, the I-140 will be processed(with Premium Processing) by the end... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2023
1. Wife needs to get approved for a J1 waiver before she will be approved for I-485
2. Even if she switches to H4, she still needs to fulfill the 2 yr home residency requirement or get approved for a J1 waiver before she will be granted LPR status
3. You can sponsor your wife for a... View More
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answered on Sep 19, 2023
Certainly, you can potentially trademark the phrase "don't panic, it's organic." However, the success of your trademark application will depend on factors such as its distinctiveness, its use in commerce, the likelihood of confusion with existing trademarks, and whether it meets... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2023
If you are just using this as a slogan, you cannot trademark it. However, if you are adopting it as the brand under which your products will be sold, then yes, you can file for a trademark application.
If you do file, and assuming this is for food products, it could possibly receive a... View More
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
Trademark registration eligibility depends on various factors, including whether the proposed mark is distinctive and not merely descriptive. "Don't Panic, It's Organic" may be registrable if it is not considered generic or overly descriptive for the goods or services you intend... View More
and stress. Can I do anything about this now. The tenant told me I could not. She Lied on the lease.
answered on Sep 14, 2023
It is illegal under federal law to discriminate in providing housing to any disabled person because they have an emotional support animal. You can request appropriate medical documentation from the disabled tenant confirming that they are actually disabled and that they require the services of an... View More
Disability no children are involved just a house. I get social security Disability and veteran disability.
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answered on Sep 13, 2023
In Massachusetts, disability benefits such as Social Security Disability and veteran disability benefits are typically considered separate property and are not subject to division during divorce. However, the division of marital property, including assets like the house, is determined by the... View More
answered on Sep 7, 2023
The short answer is that you will not have a criminal record for the MGL c. 209A restraining order that was never violated. It is civil in nature and does not appear on any criminal record, including a BOP, CORI, CARI, etc. However, Massachusetts has developed a separate record system for... View More
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