How can I find a copyright lawyer?

google copyright lawyers or look here ---good luck

I've altered the superman "s" logo into a "$ " sign &changed the red and yellow colors… so can i use it for a local bank advert?

very possible--assuming no one else has done this before or have a registered mark in it. You should be protected from the Superman owners by the...

Can I use a cappella recordings for my copyright application of original songs?

ABSOLUTELY--no problem. You should not have an issue or any problem with this. Best luck

Do I have rights to my company name?

The smart thing to do is to immediately go to a good I.P. lawyer. Otherwise, we can tell you, yes you have common law rights and yes you can try...

Is there a difference filing for Trademark using "intent to use" or "using now"?

Yes, there is a big difference. Yes, you can. No, you should not continue without real advise from an I.P. attorney

Is it illegal to melt old US pennies?

Actually it seems that it is not. Despite our instincts, so long as you do not try to use it as a fraudulent means, it is ok 18 USC 331

Your question involves fair use. Fair use has been called one of the most troublesome areas in copyright. Consult an attorney asap.

Can I copyright training materials that I developed and now use a pre-employment exam in the hiring process at my state job?

Probably not-- your employer probably owns these rights. Employers usually own the employee's writings that are created directly as part of their...

assuming you are still doing business with the mark and that the company was dissolved because you failed to do the annual tax reporting and fee...

I have an idea for a business which i haven't trademarked yet. a friend saw my notes and jokes about stealing my idea

As the two attorneys have pointed out, there are real issues here. Filing a copyright could be helpful; but, that does not protect the idea, just...