If I took a photo and used it on the internet, does it still have all the copyrights that other images have?

It is generally copyright infringement to use someone else's photograph for commercial purposes without their permission, however in this case the...

Can Optimum online block my access to their iphone apps (after installation) because my phone is jailbroken?

The answer is probably within their terms and conditions. If they have a term in there that your iphone cannot be jailbroken then they are free to...

How do I provide additional services from my LLC from a different name?

You do need to file a dba with the state under your LLC's name. However, you may also want to clear the name from a trademark standpoint. Even if...

Can I sell short- famous quotes without permission i.e. Michael Angelo quotes?

I agree with Attorney Ross, however I would mention that quotes from people long dead (like Michelangelo) are in general not problematic. Any...

Is it okay to sell photos of items I own?

For many items this would be okay, but not for all. Most functional objects are not copyrightable, but there may be copyright protection for...

Generally, you are free to use city and state names. However, it is possible for a city name to also be a trademark for a product such as clothing...

Copyright and Superheros.

Probably yes, it would be a derivative work and therefore copyright infringement, as well known superheroes are generally copyrighted. However,...

If a patent expired do to unintentional non payement and then was re-instated would it been ok for someone to have made it?

The short answer is yes. It may also be legal for them to continue selling after your patent is revived.

Legal Letter from an attorney in GA who alleges a copyright infringement on a photograph.

Copyright infringement is strict liability- meaning that you do not have to do it on purpose or have any knowledge of the copyright to incur...

Are there subjects I can upload their images to photo/video sharing sites legally without using consent of release forms?

Generally, photographs of public places do not require any consents or release forms, although you have to take some care with landmarks including...