What is this called and what would be the first few steps in pursuing this

Not sure what you are asking. If you have a new ornamental design, you should be speaking with a Registered Patent Attorney about an application...

Am I infringing copyright laws?

Although your explanation appears perfectly plausible and reasonable, the fact remains that you have been accused of stealing content and the party...

I really don't know. You need to ask an attorney specializing in Credit Card transactions or perhaps Landlord/Tenant matters. I'll recatagorize...

How do I force IMSLP.org to remove my copyrighted works?

It's pretty simple. You need to retain an experienced Copyright Attorney who can prepare a DMCA takedown notice after detailed consultation with...

Not an entertainment Law question. Ask a criminal Attorney. I'll recatagorize the question.

Why don't standard media copyright/piracy warnings include a passage alluding to fair use?

The reason is that the Copyright Notice is to advise others of the Copyright Owner's rights and inform a would be copyist. It is not for the...

Am I able to build a brand and sell products online with a name that is already trademarked?

Unless you want to be sued as soon as you launch your e commerce site, you should first have your proposed brand cleared by an experienced...

How do I protect my rights to a provisional patent filed in February of this year, if my co-inventor is not cooperative now?

Did you assign your rights in the invention to your co- inventor or a third party? Did your co-inventor assign his or her rights. Do the two of...

Can i use the name.com and pictures of him for a fan web site he is in FLA

While fan sites are permitted, I would be weary about using the comedian's name as your URL. Minnesota, like many other states has Right of...

Use of NFL player & team names and NBA player & team names?

Thank you for your question. It sounds like you have a good handle of what you can and cannot do. However, when launching an e-commerce website,...