In doing a public play test of a tabletop game (not a videogame), how can we protect against people ripping off our idea?

You may be able to file a patent application. It is important to keep your potentially patentable concept confidential and not do any sales or...

Am I able to take further action?

If you are not one of the two people shown in the video, then I am not sure you have a reason for an action here, absent some other facts. ...

Can I grab a website and sell my products with out braking any laws?

This is a very open ended question. If your website uses a trademark name, you could have a trademark infringement problem, and you may want to...

My image being used on a website without my consent

If he is using your name and likeness for commercial purpose he may be violating your right of publicity. You may want to send him a cease and...

Can I sue my ex for posting my personal stories online?

You indicate that these are "works in progress". It is possible to file for preregistration of copyright for works started but not completed. ...

Can I sell an illustration of a Famous person?

Copyright includes the exclusive right to prepare derivative works. If the picture is protected by someone else's copyright, then you may have...

I'd like to create a website that displays the title, cover and a short description of a movie. Are there any copyright issues?

When you say the movie's "cover" do you mean a "poster" or poster like image? Here is link regarding Warner Brothers, which may or may not be...

Patent application status since 2007 and not abandoned or expired - is that possible?

You can access the status of that patent application by going to www.uspto.gov (the US Patent and Trademark Office web site) and using Public Pair...

Having recently represented a defendant in federal court in a matter concerning trade dress infringement (regarding alleged trade dress that was...

You should have an agreement, if possible, with the Polish company, allowing you to do what you want to do. Although you appear to indicate...