What is legal? I want to sell a book chopped ie pages are unbound - loose chopped the buyer can scan it can i scan it for him?

There is no liability for Copyright infringement for selling your book chopped. It is a violation of the copyright to scan or copy the book pages,...

Can a company legally share my SSN?

You probably agreed to their terms and conditions, so they can share your information. You should check with a local attorney regarding credit...

How can I patent and present an idea?

Yes an experienced Registered Patent attorney can help you file an application to patent the idea. Presenting the concept to the auto industry is...

I released my idea to my company under attorney-client confidentiality. My company now claims ownership of the idea.

I would not do anything until you receive the advice from your own patent attorney. You may subject yourself to liability or dismissal from your...

When determining the relatedness of the goods in a trademark likelihood of confusion analysis what role does intl class play?

International classification play no role in determining a likelihood of confusion. There is a multi step test that the court or the USPTO applies...

How can I trademark something?

I agree with my colleagues. I would add that the search you have conducted should be a "Full" clearance search for your mark and variants of it,...

An image or character from a movie on the shoes will probably be copyright infringement. A short quote, probably is ok, but not 100%. You should...

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Taking photos

There is no violation of copyright lawas. There may be some private ordinances in Michigan that I am unaware of, but a store owner can set a...

How complex and long must machines/methods and copyrights be?

A copyright has to have sufficient artistic creativity. For example they can't just be a general concept or a list of ingredients for a recipe. ...

What are my legal options, if any?

I agree with the advice below. Contact New York City Cyber crimes unit and the FBI.