Do I need an intellectual property lawyer

You could have trade secrets in the recipes, provided you keep them secrets and have consistent and rigorous internal audits (in any company) and...

You've gotten excellent answers already. It really depends on the facts: what your contract says, what you've done, and whether it is u see the...

I gave my doctor my invention to look over my papers. Now she claims she can't find my papers how do I pursue a case against her

I can't tell what your question is, even with your explanation. I think you gave a doctor (psychiatrist?) some papers describing a line of shoes...

How can i safely import phone parts from China without infringing on trademarks patents etc?

The previous answers have it right: find a patent attorney to perform a clearance of what you're importing (and/or get indemnification from...

Can I start a corporation with the same name that a competitor already has as his website URL?

Trademarks, urls, and corporate names are different things. Trademarks identify the source of goods or services. If you don't use a corporate name...

Do creating new social networking site itself infringes patent rights of other famous social networking sites?

It's likely that many common features are not patentable by anyone. For more particulars, you should hire and consult with your own attorneys –...

If my deadline falls on a Saturday, will the deadline automatically fall on the next business day?

The deadline is the next business day. You should file online, not by mail. It sounds like you don't already have your own trademark attorney. You...

What's benefit of hiring an atty to assist me with obtaining a patent for my invention? What do I look for in a good patent atty

Benefit of hiring an attorney: patent applications are complicated legal documents, and the process is complex. I can change a faucet and a drain...

I'd like to get clarification on how folks on websites (ie. Etsy) can sell trademarked logo items?

In addition to the other good info you've received, you should know that licensing from the pro sports leagues is expensive. And the NCAA is not...

Trademark

Speak with a trademark attorney about infringement and dilution. Don't reveal more facts here (or anywhere public). And don't delay in finding and...