Planning to file a "copyright counter-notification" on an item from my Etsy shop. Wise thing to do?

Maybe, but unless you are willing to invest in a proper infringement analysis I would just drop it. The test under a copyright infringement...

How do we start the trademarking process?

To be clear, merely placing words on a bumper sticker does not make that a trademark. A trademark is a source identifier for a good or service not...

Is it plagiarism or copyright infringement if I a publication copies verbatim an article from a government agency or university?

There is just no way to address this here. As noted, US government material in general falls in the public domain automatically, but even this can...

In the state of New Mexico, is the audio of Air Traffic Control chatter public domain?

I can't comment on any FAA type concerns because I just don't know if for example they prohibit any use of that chatter. But from an IP perspective...

Will I get in trouble if I use a stock photo (which includes a product brand) and print it on Tshirt that I want to sell?

It is generally not a problem regards to trademark law if another's brand name appears in a commercial photo incidentally. But it can be if that...

Should I register the name of all authors for registering my animated movie?

Before you take any action, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss your specific situation in more detail. You can start...

You are walking a very fine line here. Nintendo and other trademark owners have a claim if you falsely present to the market that you are...

How can I find the copyright owner of a now-defunct board game manufacturer?

As noted, this is no easy task and in many cases will never be worth all the time, effort and expense. That is, if it seems altogether likely that...

Is there any way to contest a "Do Not Compete" (DNC) agreement?

I'm not sure why this should trouble you. The company should not have any idea about anything you have been working on up to this point right and...

I'm currently in the process of writing a book. I want to make sure my title is protected.

Titles to single creative work like books, songs, albums, movies, etc. are not afforded any trademark protection unless they are part of a series...