So, for using "Jake TheDog" and a piece of art of Jake as my profile picture, could I be sued for copyright infringement?

You can be sued for copyright infringement for using the artwork image on your website and for trademark infringement if another company uses the...

Can I make single copies of someones records or cassettes for them and legally charge them a fee?

There is no problem with transferring a customer's home movies and their personal recordings to digital media. However, while a customer may be...

Can I trademark my first name but it's also a foreign city name

The fact that your name is also a city name in South America will not stop you from registering the name. What may pose an impediment, is if...

How is the porn industry allowed to be sued for obscenity so many times and yet remain?

It s not one industry, it is many companies and individuals in many states. Each is entitled to his or her day in court. Also, porn is legal for...

Not an entertainment law question. We have recatagorized the question to Crimminal Defense.

Perhaps. While you would not be liable for copyright infringement, many handbag manufacturer's have design patent and sometimes utility patent...

Are there any waivers for application fees for a non provisional utility patent?

The lowest fees are for micro entity. I believe that you should qualify, that reduces most fees to 25% of the ordinary fees that are charged to...

Can we take a course of action such as small claims court for the use of our images despite it not having a copyright?

No, the US District Court have exclusive jurisdiction over copyright infringement matters. To gain jurisdiction and bring suit, you need to have...

Is there a difference between licensing the code vs licensing the app? Who has ownership of what in either case?

Licensing code, is licensing the specific copyrighted code. Licensing the app, is licensing all of the intellectual property involved, the...

Is the app or code patent-able? What's the difference between copyrights, trademarks, etc... Should I have the client sign NDA

You need specific advice now, before you make mistakes. You need to sit down with an expereinced Trademark/Copyright IP attorney who can look at...