Can I use quotes & drawn images of famous people in self-promotion mailer postcards for my graphic design business?

While you probably don't have a copyright issue, since the images were labeled as being "free to share, modify, and use commercially" you may run...

Great question, but not in the Intellectual Property practice area. I'll recatogorize so you will receive the appropriate responses.

Is there a statute of limitations (VA or federal) for theft of intellectual property I submitted to university professors?

First, I can't identify what the intellectual property that you owned or developed, which you might enforce. 2nd, the Statute of limitations is...

Why was I always taught to approach manufacturers with pending design patents instead of copyrighted designs?

I suggest that you file for both design patent and copyright if you believe that you have a commercially viable design for a product that you plan...

Took pics of a relatives wedding and they have posted them on facebook without my consent. Can I sue for copyright infringement

You gave your relatives pictures of their wedding, and now you want to sue them. Are you serious? You will have a difficult burden to prove...

Manufacturers will pay to prosecute and royalties for utility patents, but not design patents?

I am not sure I agree with you. Designs can and are licensed and if the manufacturer would want to use the design, the prosecution costs are...

Someone asked me to make their little girl a SnowWhite dress like the one in the movie. Can I legally charge for this service?

You can charge for the service and make a Snow White from an officially licensed Disney pattern. If you make such a dress without a license you...

Usually, it is very difficult for a novice to sell a television script. You have to pay your dues and become recognized as someone who has...

Cutting and pasting answers that I've posted on Avvo (along with questions, which provide context) on firm's web page/blog...

I agree with my colleagues. While you may post the Answers, which you composed. The questions should not be republished by you without prior...

The Trademark Trial and Appeals Board stated that the court had taken "Judicial Notice" of a particular definition of lollipop..

No! It just means under the circumstances of that case that the definition was accepted by that panel. That definition is not binding on another...