If I were to sell licensed Disney products and then offer a free photo shoot with a costumed Disney mascot, is this illegal?

No, don't do it! Only use a licensed Disney character or expect a potential law suit form Disney. I suggest that you contact an experienced...

Is it legal to publish the words "Disney Princesses" and images of the characters for an event advertisement?

NO, don't do it. You would be liable to Disney for both trademark and copyright infringement. If you want to be a Disney Princess, get a license...

Who owns the raw video footage?

Unless otherwise agreed to, the photographer owns the copyright in the raw footage. I suggest that to build goodwill with your client, that you...

Notary not necessary, but a witness is advisable. You should have an experienced copyright attorney prepare and review the document. I suggest...

Can a sports handicapper operate in the state of Ohio?

Good luck to you, hopefully an Ohio attorney who specializes in gaming can answer your inquiry, as this is not an IP issue.

Can a contract amend the co-inventors and their rights when filing a patent?

You should contact an experienced patent attorney to correct the inventorship of the patent and assign all rights to you. Don't try to do this...

If you are a reseller, you definitely need to be concerned with patent infringement. You should always ask your supplier for information advising...

Several months ago, I sent some nude pictures to someone I was involved with.

Although you are guilty of bad judgement, you can sue for copyright infringement if the photos are distributed. Also, many states have criminal...

Can data such as exchange rates be copyrighted? What if a website uses its own custom method or algorithms to calculate rate

Exchange rate calculations cannot be copyrighted. Although a computer software for making such calculations can be copyrighted and enforced. So if...

How can I legally print and sell a t-shirt with a logo that is inspired by a copyrighted logo?

While this is an obvious parody, where the fair use defense may prevail in court, you may suffer bankruptcy in battling a University and their...