What are typical counter claims a plaintiff may receive in a lawsuit against a defendant? See written details for full question

In a copyright case (as with any case) a defendant would likely assert every defense that was potentially available to them in good faith based...

How much would you harge to submit the application for the revised design and the algorithm (coding) to the Patent Office?

While cost is always a factor, you will always be able to find someone who can write a patent application for cheap. The key question however is...

Do I need a lawyer in order to "trade mark" an idea if I'm combining two products that have already been marketed to the public?

You really need to talk with a patent/trademark lawyer who can sort things out. Understand that patents and trademarks are merely business tools,...

Is there any customary recourse we can take for misleading us, neglect and fabricating extra billing hours?

First, I suggest that you contact them and ask for a detailed explanation of every charge and, where things seem unreasonable, ask them for an...

Do I now own the copyright?

Difficult question to answer. A transfer of copyright in an artwork does not necessarily flow with the purchase of the artwork itself. Moreover,...

Do I need to get a lawyer involved to deal with copyrighting my work or is there a way I can do it myself and it still be legit?

Actually, your work is copyrighted as soon as it is written down or recorded (in legal terms present in a tangible "media of expression" so, what...

What type of patent is necessary here?

A design patent protects the ornamental features of a functional object, whereas a utility patent protects (depending upon how claimed) the...

No. Sometimes the answer is "42" - just ask Douglas Adams.

Who should I seek out in regards to acquiring the Pro Bono legal assistance of an Intellectual Property Lawyer?

What you probably want is a trademark lawyer who might take your case on contingency (not pro bono) if the case is reasonably clear cut and there...

What do I do id I have no money and being harrassed by a lawyer in florida , filing a lawsuit against me and I live in ny

Your best bet is to call Hofstra or St. John's University's law schools and see if they have a pro-bono legal clinic that can help you, since you...