What if I found bootleg knockoffs of one of my designs available from multiple Chinese sellers on the internet?

It all depends on a lot of factors, and you need to discuss them confidentially with an attorney. If your work is protectable by copyright, then...

Patent infringement

While you may feel that the items are generic, they may well be protected by patents, trade marks (including, in particular, trade dress),...

The short answer is that, depending on how you phrase your ads and present your service, you may be able to provide it without a license. That...

Do I need a copyright lawyer

You do not NEED a lawyer, but it would be a VERY good idea. These types of events have a lot of agreements which must be put in place, both with...

How to find an original legal document?

I agree with Atty. David. Even if the letter that was sent had been modified, the question is whether there is a valid copyright in place at this...

Can a copyright owner that does NOT have an officially registered copyright STILL file for infringement, or not?

Generally speaking, a copyright needs to be registered in order to bring someone to court for copyright infringement. There are statutory damages...

What do I need to do to have my college classmates relinquish intellectual property rights?

If you all were involved in the development, then you would all need to be listed as inventors (assuming it's patentable). Depending on who worked...

What type of discharge or punishment would you get in the usmc for admitting steroid use?

Moving this to military law. It is not an intellectual property question. Good luck.

You state that they are bootlegging YOUR music, but then you state that the bootleggers think they are bootlegging the Beatles. This is very...

How can I avoid copyright problems?

You can always make a few for yourselves for fun, and I doubt the company would bother pursuing any action. That said, anything beyond that, like...