The local fox news station is using an image I shot of one of their hosts as part of a portrait session several years ago.

If you never submitted the work to the Copyright Office, then you would not be entitled to statutory damages (or possibly attorney's fees). I...

I agree with the prior answers in this regard, but caution you to also potentially inquire about or consider having the supplier indemnify you for...

How can Amazon sell my copyrighted book as a download without paying me royalties?

Who is your publisher (assuming you have one)? I would start there, but it sound like you'll need to hire an IP litigator to assist.

Do I use a non-disclosure agreement (or similar) when pitching a new and original product to potential investors and customers?

I would not recommend reliance upon a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) alone. Instead, I would file a provisional patent application and ALSO use an...

Likely, not. The Collegiate Licensing Company would take issue with any use of a college's trademark, mascot, and/or colors. Think about the...

How to know if my, or a competitor's brand has gained "secondary meaning" status?

Do your customers associate your brand with your company? That is, in essence, secondary meaning. To prove this in Court, however, most attorneys...

Am i still protected with my invention?

You need to speak with a patent attorney to file a patent application (assuming your invention is patentable). Those "invention companies" are...

If someone is violating my patent, how long can I wait before confronting him about the violation?

If there is infringement, you should consult with an attorney immediately. There may be an option for having a contingent fee counsel handle the...

Licensing software from a corporation owned by my partner to LLC owned by both of us

The simplest way to allow the LLC to utilize the software is to have a license or assignment drafted for the rights (and possibly know-how) from...

I am considering incorporating the likeness of the Washington, D.C. flag/map for a logo design. Legal ramifications to consider?

The Lanham Act (trademark law) prohibits registration of official insignia, so you should be ok in using anything official (e.g., the DC flag). A...