Why was I always taught to approach manufacturers with pending design patents instead of copyrighted designs?

Although my colleague offered a excellent response, I found the question a little confusing. When we use the word "designs" it is incredibly vague...

Does it infringe upon copyright/trademark to sell a garment made from a licensed pattern if I consume (not reuse) the pattern?

Regards to copyright law, you should have no issue making a garment from a licensed pattern then selling the same. The first sale doctrine...

Someone asked me to make their little girl a SnowWhite dress like the one in the movie. Can I legally charge for this service?

You have very little exposure here so I would not be very concerned unless you are taking it to the next level and advertising such a service. But...

Is it legal to use a highly recognizable media icon as part of your business' decor?

The idea is to not present some false association, endorsement, sponsorship or affiliation with the trademark holder. So it probably will come down...

Cutting and pasting answers that I've posted on Avvo (along with questions, which provide context) on firm's web page/blog...

Just look at the terms you agreed to: 12. User Posted Content & Other Interactive Services or Areas Avvo includes interactive areas in which...

Can I win lawsuit for Unauthorized Use of my Image of a Digital Media Publication?

As some of the others note, these are very fact specific matters. You may have a claim and it can also be the case that you have no legal grounds...

If I want to put some quotes from famous people are there any restrictions to that? And can I use a picture of them with quote?

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...

Gost writer vs author?

The others more than adequately addressed your concerns. You need to enter into a well-drafted ghostwriter agreement and make sure that it comports...

Can another company use my DBA name to start a business?

Are you actually doing business that is "in commerce" with this trademark? If not or if not for a very long time as you indicate then in all...

The problem is that even if your terms allow for a full indemnification meaning that your customer would be liable to you for any damages, this...