You are really asking to questions here: Q1: What are the legal implications if a sole proprietorship fails to comply with the rule requiring...

To whom, I have thought of a new sport ball game. Do i apply for copyright or patient.

It is definitely possible to patent a game. Consider searching it yourself via Google Patents and then, if you can't find it, contact a patent...

When registering private photographs with copyright office, are they considered published or unpublished?

If the private photos were published via a website, you can and should characterize them as published when registering them with the U.S. Copyright...

How does copyrights work when a show is dupped?

The copyrights in the original Anime work would obviously remain with the original creator/author. An act of dubbing, which would presumably...

I have an employer, employee question and incorporating, starting a business..

As a sole proprietorship, you do not have to have worker's compensation for yourself. You can even apply for and obtain an employer identification...

What do I need to do to use a piece of a song in a commercial/spoof video that promotes and app that my business is developing?

The short answer would be to get permission, by way of a copyright license, from those who own the copyrights in the songs you want to use. Such...

Can a lawyer help me get a trademark license from a major company?

If by "help" you mean can an attorney represent you in trademark licensing negotiations and make sure that the license negotiated gets you the...

Is there any way to protect the name of my Record Label?

Actually, you can definitely protect a company name. The proper mechanism, however, is trademark protection!!!! If you are already using it in...

What legal security would my company need to start a social network. So no one can steal our idea. Patent or copyright.

I agree with attorney Green that you should consult with an IP attorney. Since I am one, I can try to address your comments at a high level only...

I was sued for copyright infringement am in NJ. I had a judgement entered against me. I was looking to file for bankruptcy.

Yes, you could, but you might try negotiating with the other party first rather than taking such a drastic step as bankruptcy (it will have a long...