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Dear Gerald:
I am not an attorney, but to the question of whether someone can force
you to sign an agreement, the answer is no. At least they shouldn't. If
someone were to force you to sign a contract under threat or intimidation,
that is generally referred to as coercion--and agreements that are shown to
be signed under duress or coercion typically do not hold up in court. But I
digress.
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The nature of your relationship with the corporation is unclear to me,
particularly since the corporation technically did not even exist until
after you severed ties with one of its shareholders. Also unclear is what
exactly may be at stake here Bottom line: If you suspect that the
corporation plans to use or sell a product or intellectual property to which
you lay claim, you should consult an attorney to discuss copyright
protection and infringement, as well as for guidance with respect to your
rights to compete in the marketplace.
Chrissie Mould
About the PowerHomeBiz.com Guide:
 Chrissie
Mould has over a decade of experience in business administration and
startup business consulting. She has helped launch companies in multiple
industries and has managed corporate administration and governance for
public and private companies. She is an incorporation specialist with
MyNewVenture.com LLC. The company provides low-cost incorporation services
to entrepreneurs and small businesses. Visit
www.MyNewVenture.com to form
a corporation or LLC.
The opinions expressed in this column are those of the
author, not of PowerHomeBiz.com. Users should not treat the Guide's response as
legal, accounting, or professional advice as all answers are intended to be
general in nature. Such advice can only be properly given by qualified
professionals who are fully aware of a user's specific geographical areas or
circumstances, such as an attorney or accountant.
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