"Archivists Have Discovered a Long-Lost Disney Film from the 1920s" ; public domain?

Why would you presume a Disney film is in the Public Domain. Disney is one of the most astute and aggressive companies in protecting and enforcing...

To protect original music you or your Copyright Attorney needs to file for registration of the copyrights to the musical composition, the musical...

How can i defend myself in a Trademark Infringement case and sue?

I am sorry that you are in this situation. While the possibility of asserting defenses and counterclaims exist, and you may be able to file a...

What is the real cost of incorporating?

Costs for incorporation are outside the scope of this discussion. They should be addressed by a Corporate/business attorney in your state. I...

How can I protect my idea from a company that I want to pitch it to as a new software tool they should implement?

You have 2 options. 1. develop the idea further with the help of a programmer and patent and copyright the invention, if patentable. 2. disclose...

Do I ask publisher or publisher's label?

You or your copyright attorney needs to find and obtain the rights from the current copyright owner. For more detailed advice, I recommend that...

Questions about Trademark Law (specifically, a product in the U.S. with the same name as a company in a foreign country)

The Indian company will not pose a problem for you either with regitration or use, unless it has used it's mark in the US. However, I would...

I suggest that you retain an experienced Crimminal Defense Attorney in LA, to confer with you in confidence.

Can I sell a product that includes part of a trademarked word?

Sure you can! You are practicing political free speach. As long as you don't sow Libertarian on a label and start selling the shirts under that...

Can I use (potentially)copy-written/IP material in an open-source environment for display of skill. Non-profit.

It sounds like you are creating derivative works from existing, copyrighted computer programs. Without a license such actions would constitute...