Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Colorado

You must answer the complaint in the time required or you risk a default judgment. You also need to assert all affirmative defenses such as your claim that this was a gift.

Anyone can sue and claim whatever they want. It will be left up the judge or jury to decide who they believe. You need to contact an attorney to advise you on how to answer the complaint and protect your rights. As a practical matter, the amount at issue is too small to pay an attorney for a full representation. You may, however, retain an attorney on a limited representation and they can then advise you on procedure and strategy.

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