When does photo/image copyright protection become trolling? And what can be done about it?

Not too sure on this one, a lot of it seems like troll activity. I think that they have the right to enforce their copyrights and be compensated. ...

Ocass. do family photoshoots where they would like to use college/NFL clothing, blankets etc. in their photos. Copyright issue?

No, as long as you are not commercializing the photos, you should be fine.

What is the best type of attorney to consult/hire to address the concerns listed below regarding launch of a new mobile app?

You should retain an experienced trademark attorney who is also familiar with copyright and patent law. First, you should not try to register a...

Anything I can do to get an alias that I never used off my public record?

This is not an IP question, I'll recatagorize it for you.

Can I use the Google Calendar API for my app and charge a fee to end users for functions that use the API?

You may have problems with Google. However, you will need your Intellectual Property attorney review the terms of the agreement and the applicable...

Is it too late to file charges on something that happened in 2014m

Probably not. However, this is not an Intellectual Property question. Speak to an attorney who handles commercial transactions.

What do I trademark?

You should definitely have an experienced trademark attorney clear your company name and brand for use and trademark registration. From your...

Can this product be patented in the United States by the foreign inventor and his US partner?

No, you can only lawfully patent a product if it is new, and you are the true inventor. If it was previously sold anywhere in the world it is not...

If they market their flask in a certain set of colors or color combination, they can claim that consumers associate those colors with them as a...

No, not without a license. That's a good way to get sued! For more information, I suggest that you contact an experienced Trademark/IP attorney...