I need to know , what information I need before contacting a entertainment lawyer about , song stealing, copywrite infregment

You should provide an experienced Copyright/Entertainment attorney with your correspondence with MCA Nashville. Also, you need to provide a copy...

Are there rights issues with reprinting paintings or book covers?

You can print the paintings if they are old enough that their copyrights have expired. If the copyrights are still in force you will need a...

You should obtain licnenses to use anything protected by IP in your movie. I suggest that you consult an experienced Entertainment/Copyright...

Responsibilities of a co-inventor of a patent and point of contact with the USPTO

It really depends on the agreement that you have with your co-inventor. Usually these responsibilities are contractual in nature. I reccomend that...

I'm a freelance graphic designer in Texas contacted by a Christian company in Florida to help them with some artwork.

If they are using the fliers you can persue a copyright infringement case against them. As they paid for the logos on the second project, you...

Can I resell designer packaging?

It is possible that the designer may claim trade dress rights in the packaging and dust bag, as well. To be safe, use something that is...

Can criminal charges be filed for the theft of intellectual properties?

It doesn't sound from your description that he infringed your IP. This sounds like a civil matter. Probably breach of contract or tortious...

Is there a way to search for trademark office actions besides randomly looking through TESS?

No, unfortunately there is no search option for searching to Office Actions issued. You need to search for the mark and then look on TDSR. Please...

No, the first sale doctrine will not protect you, since you are modifying the trademark product and selling it for a different use. You will need...

Should I and can I trademark my trade name?

The answer is that if you are using your trade name as a trademark or service mark, you should register it in the USPTO. Trademark rights are...