Prove of date of creation of unpublished designs for copyright infringement : I create a toy design unpublished in my computer.

1) Anything in support of your claim can be used as evidence, but not everything is useful. 2) Sure, of course there are ways he can prove...

Generally speaking, you cannot protect a concept. A patent, for example, protects the how not the what . So while you may very well have invented a...

How can a TV show like this legally mislead/lie?

I find it hard to believe that you are just realizing that vast majority of "reality" TV is utterly scripted. I am not sure where the line is,...

Trademark similar names: is this different enough?

I agree with my colleagues here. Whenever you endeavor into investing in a trademark it is very important that you conduct the proper clearance...

Trademarking a name in use only as website and facebook page, but not yet trademarked.

My colleagues offered good insights here. I would add that whenever you endeavor into investing in a trademark it is very important that you...

Is there an implicit Non Disclosure Agreement in an LLC registered under the state of Maryland?

You do not require a MD lawyer to answer this question. Any business lawyer anywhere can look at the MD Act and germane case law, if relevant, to...

Product and trademark knocked off by our own manufacturer. Overseas production but a US company. How to proceed?

Some great insights offered here by my colleagues, but I'm sure you recognize that yours is a very fact intensive scenario and it will require a...

Are specific elements of website considered separately under copyright? - domain - design -hosting -logo -content

I agree with the instincts of my experienced colleagues, but I would not want to conclude anything without understanding all the facts and...

Is it illegal to use someone's copyrighted material about themselves in your own brochure about yourself?

As noted, it will greatly depend on the specific content. The only thing you can do at this point, as my colleague also notes, is to consult an IP...

Attorney Burdick summed it up nicely. You likely have no issues here, but it would be wise to consult an IP lawyer in any event to make sure you...