Is there federal statute similar to 47 U.S.C. §605 and §553 but applicable to Internet as a mean of interception?

You can sue for copyright infringement in US District Court. See link provided by Atty Ballard.

Can a second provisional patent, be applied for, on the same invention; before the year runs out.

Yes you can file for more than 1 provisional applications, as long as there is no publication or on sale bar. Your non - provisional can claim...

Not sure why this showed up under Intellectual Property. Get a Boy/Girl friend and stop watching porn!

I want to teach engineering online and I want to use specific images from books, is citing the author enough?

Yes, I believe you need to obtain a license to use the images created by other authors and pay royalties. Contact the author.

For trademark infringement, do company's usually send cease and desist letters first, or do they automatically file a complaint?

It depend on the company and the level of infringement and damage caused by the infringement to the brand owner's market. I have done both and...

Copyright of translation content.

Yes, sounds like you were duped. Contact an experienced IP attorney who can assist you in recovering your fees.

I just received a trademark office action. What is your initial opinion on this statement from the examiner?

The refusal appears like the trademark attorney is reaching. An experienced trademark attorney would have a reasonable chance of arguing against...

Should I release my copyright, industrial design, IP rights?

It appears from your question that you do not have a long term relationship with the client and your bid was accepted based on the quality of your...

You are probably free to use Hubble images, but I would seek the advice of your experienced copyright counsel who can spend the time to fully...

I'm trying to start an entertainment company (mostly hip-hop music and dancers). What are my first steps in making this happen?

Build a team. A good agent/business manager, an accountant and an entertainment attorney to register your brands, set up your company(s) and...