Design patents vs copy right what will protect you from knock offs more?

There are many fair use defenses for copyrights, i.e., someone can try to defend against infringing on your copyright using a fair use defense. ...

A friend asked for hydrocodone pills on her Facebook page, she posted on her status when she got them. Could she get in trouble?

I would suspect that your friend will be staring down the wrong end of a criminal charge very soon.

I'm a calligrapher and want to calligraph Biblical Scriptures to frame and then sell. Would I be breaking any copyright laws?

Probably not. The Bible is in the public domain, so I do not see there being a copyright infringement issue.

I bought a computer from my daughter and there were some photo's of her husband dressed in drag he started to treat her dirty

What are you being charged with? It seems to me as though you need the advice of a criminal law attorney. I will edit the practice area so that...

What happens if I forgot about my jury duty?

Definitely don't ignore it. As my colleague indicated, call the clerk, explain that you forgot, and ask to be rescheduled. don't make up a fake...

Your questions is more of a contractual matter. It really depends on the contract that you have with the ISP. You may be liable for it. I...

I'm creating a product to help businesses utilize Google+ to their advantage, can I use "Google+ for business" as product name?

I suspect you would raise the eyebrows of Google, who is known to protect their trademarks. What you are proposing is like opening a store to sell...

How do I prove a design is mine without a patent?

This is a tough one. You can rely on your "inventor's notebook" and any documentation of the meetings you had with the pizza companies. The...

I agree with my colleagues. If the contract is as clear as you indicate, then the caterer is not entitled to keep anything over the 25%. Please...

Trademarking a band name

Likelihood of confusion is exactly what trademark law is aimed at preventing. I agree with my colleague on his answer. Definitely seek counsel of...