It is difficult to copyright a fashion accessories design which no one else has yet claimed a copyright on?

I suggest that you take your competitor's threats very seriously and retain an experienced copyright attorney to respond to any letter or notice...

When intellectual property is disclosed between parties but owned only by one, does that alone protect "theft" of such property?

No, what you are describing is not an NDA and would be a big mistake. You need to have an NDA drafted by and experienced Patent attorney and...

You have a very good chance of being sued by Sony. I suggest that you rethink your plans and retain an experienced Trademark Attorney to advise...

How do I protect my website from copy-cats?

You can probably protect the brand and logo that you use on the website by clearing and registering it as a Trademark for your goods or services. ...

I am an artist. Is it possible to apply for a patent for an art "process" that creates a particular piece of art?

If your process is new, useful and unobvious then it is eligible for patent protection. I suggest that you retain an experienced Registered Patent...

What legal if any justification would a company have for having my hypothetical fair use video pulled?

Legal justification is Copyright Infringement Unfair Competition and that the fair use defense does not apply. In addition, violation of YT's...

If I run a free internet radio station, am I liable for publishing & performance royalties?

As advised by my colleagues, you need to pay royalties to Sound Exchange, and royalties may be also due to ASCAP, BMI or SESAC depending on your...

If a small business doest have their logo or name registered or trademarked, can someone obtain or buy the rights for the name?

Yes, the trademark rights in a name are based on use and can be transferred with the goodwill of the business. I suggest that you retain an...

If a small business isn't registered, trademarked, or copyrighted, anyone can register the business name or logo?

No, trademark rights are based on use. Accordingly, if a later user attempts to register a mark that has been used for the same or similar goods...

How can I use song lyrics in specific writings?

Usually short phrasesare protected as trademarks, not by copyright. I suggest that you retain an experienced Trademark/IP attorney to search the...