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How does intellectual property work?

Copyright and trademark are totally separate--don't confuse them. Anyone who comes up with a …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 days ago

Can you make and sell a trivia game based on a tv show?

It would have to not just be named other than the TV show, but …

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my customer in nyc owes my business 14,000.00 for services rendered

Your recourse is to sue the customer for breach of contract / account stated. …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 17 days ago

What can I do regarding a non-refundable deposit on a wedding venue that won't respond?

Even a nonrefundable deposit would have to be refunded in the event of "breach …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 month ago

About a contractor who took deposit and doesn't do the work or refund our deposit

You can sue the contractor for breach of contract.  Damages (monetary compensation you are …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 month ago