How would I protect myself legally and financially with my future business partner in matters of my own menu creations.

This is a common problem among partners and investors in the restaurant business. The chef/creative genious often contributes labor and original...

Who owns the copyright on a photo of a dinosaur skeletal reconstruction?

You own the copyright in the picture. But there are other matters that you need to consider. I am not as certain as my colleagues about whether...

For a TM application, am I supposed to put the date of first use in?

Your question was not misunderstood. It is not a good question and it indicates that you do not understand how the trademark application process...

You really need to retain counsel to guide you through this. Suffice it to say, that these are complex matters and you will likely shoot yourself...

For 11 years I offered a program at a public school. At the end of each year the students were asked to write me a letter

Depending upon the laws of your state and your teaching contract with the school, it is quite possible that the school and/or State of Florida...

My trademark registration doesnt have the first date of use mentioned anywhere. Its filed under 44(e)

See my answer to your other question. Note that the date of registration often is significantly later in time than the date of first use....

On a trademark application, am I supposed to declare when the first use in commerce is?

You should not change or add anything to the certificate. As long as (a) you have obtained a valid trademark registration in a foreign country,...

I want to sue The Parents for Megan's Law for damages and get a restraining order to stop them from publishing false information

You may have viable claims against the publisher for defamation and libel, and if you can prove these claims, you may be entitled to injunctive...

I left my job and without my knowledge my boss entered and approved time on my time card for an entire pay period

Maybe. I would need to see the letters and know more about the facts. However, if you received pay from your former employer for which which you...

Bought a watch online and found out it may be stolen...

It looks like you have been the victim of a sale of either stolen or counterfeit goods. If so, the individual who sold this watch to you may have...