I'm a designer, looking for a pro-bono attorney to assist me.

Your damages counterclaim may get you a contingency attorney, depending on the size of the potential recovery and the strength of your case.

You would need to have the phrase cleared. This really is more of a trademark issue and depends if someone owns the phrase for related goods. ...

Who owns the brand copyright if a company allows their LLC to expire but continues to sell products under that name?

Absolutely not. The brand is owned by the company and the LLC could be reinstated. You would be looking for a law suit that you will lose.

How essential to get an intellectual property lawyer who specializes in the trade/industry of my copyright infringement claim?

An experienced copyright IP litigator would be able to handle your claim. Seek someone who you have confidence in and heed their advice.

You probably will not be able to buy back the website for a reasonable amount. However, if you own the content you can register the copyrights (if...

How do I know if someone has grounds for a trademark/copyright infringement against my business?

You should take their threat very seriously! Contact an experienced trademark attorney to review the logos and artwork and advise you on the...

Who owns the copyright for software developed for a client when no contact was ever signed between the parties.

The original copyright when you were an employee is owned by the company. If the new software was an independent creation, and not a derivative...

What is the criteria to find a top-rated intellectual property firm for my complex copyright infringement commercial case?

In my experience it is the lead attorney who is critical to your case, not the firm. So choose an experienced copyright attorney with whom you...

Is it possible to sue websites that infringed my copyright contents?

Yes it is possible to sue if the websites are infringing your copyrights. To obtain access to federal court you would need to register your...

You have already received some good advice on the copyright issues and I generally agree. You may also inquire from your IP attorney whether there...