How much do you have to modify a photo that is "All rights reserved" in order not to be infringing on their copyright?

You'd have to change it completely, to the point where people would think it is an original work and not a derivative work. The test for that is...

Is a written agreement between two parties legally binding if it hasn't been signed yet in MA?

The answer is "probably not." But as my colleagues noted, thereby be circumstances (reliance, performance) where it is enforceable. It's also...

Would it be good to have a patent search, provisional & non-provisional created all by different patent attorneys?

Don't. In case you're not convinced by all the other attorneys who've answered your question here: Don't. You will get poorer customer service and...

Is it advised to submit my own provisional patent application?

No. Filing a provisional application yourself will almost never get you the "bookmark" in time – because it is rare that you will fully describe...

What is needed to apply for a patent?

You should start be reading up on what patents are and are not. Get a sense of the costs. Find an attorney you like who is experienced in the field...

Is this a trademark infringement?

Putting together any objects to make or suggest a copyrighted object infringes that copyright.

There is no realistic scenario in which you should consider doing this yourself. If it's worth a good amount of money, hire an attorney. If it's...

How can I open a medical marijuana dispensary in Massachusetts?

This is a complicated and difficult process. It requires cooperation with every level of government and with resident groups which will very likely...

How do I find an experienced IP attorney to patent a product and trademark the product name? I'm in Southern California.

You can work with a U.S. patent attorney anywhere. Same for Federal trademark registrations. To find one, use Avvo's find-a-lawyer feature, ask...

If you file for a provisional patent in the usa does that protect you internationally?

No. A U.S. provisional patent application is only good to preserve a filing date as your priority date for an application filed within a year....