How could we possible answer this for you here having no information available. Of course, the potential for trademark, copyright and patent...

Is this an interesting case for a copyright lawyer?

I appreciate your question and situation of course, but if you are taking this seriously you need a proper analysis and more than some stabs in the...

I run a small record label and recently released a record for a band. Another band w/ the same name sent me a cease and desist.

You are liable to the extent of your contributory infringement. So even if you had no idea, if you and your business profited by the use of...

I would like to use a famous character in an game that I am making. Which licenses do I need and how do I approach the owner?

There is just no "one-way" to accomplish this and at this point I think most of us will have more questions than answers. I suggest that you...

Using quotes will generally be permitted. This is largely because using what amounts to a very small portion of a much larger body of work will not...

What is the minimum protection I need for my invention before talking to potential investors about it?

If you have actually invented something here, it is possible that patent might be germane. There is also design patent that protects the ornamental...

Do I need a licensing agreement?

This is not how this works. When you purchase fabric like this, unless you are also purchasing a license for commercial use, which you did not, you...

Well, this depends. I would first say that you are also free to use a small portion of another's work in your effort to critique it, as you see all...

I have a kids toy idea that resembles the concept of mr potato head, am I allowed to create it?

As noted, there could be many IP aspects involved. For example, even if any patent rights have expired copyright will still be in effect that...

If I create a shirt that has a list of camera companies on it w/ their text, am I breaking any copyright laws by selling it?

The context really matters here. A mark holder can take action if you are in some way presenting a false association, endorsement, sponsorship or...