Do I need to copyright my photos? What if I sell the photos, the disk and the copyrights? How does that work?

You do an assignment of ownership with the same government you registered the copyright. If the picture you are selling is of a bride, why would...

Is it legal to stand on the sidewalk outside of the hospital with a sign that says "Bethesda Hospital ignores family members"?

This is not an IP question it is a First Amendment, freedom of speech, question You are entitle to state your opinion freely, but you cannot tell...

A non-profit org.has put my photos on facebook to raise funds and they have done this without my permission can I sue them?

OK, so you want money? What damages have you suffered? Do you have the money to pursue on your own this issue without guarantee of success? What...

How did you get damages? what was your suffering? I believe that if you go to the theater to see a movie you should not have a phone for any...

Does this business have grounds to sue me on trademark infringement?

Depends, but how much would you bet you are correct? Trademark litigation attorneys are expensive and the other party certainly have superior...

How can I help my daughter resolve unauthorized charges she made on her grandmother's Amex card?

This is not a legal question belongs to a Psicologist, behavior modification expert, or parenhood

Can I use a name that is similar to another company's and they are in the same business but they are in the UK?

Laws are territorial, meaning they end at the border. You could use a business/corporate name that is not registered in your state. You can...

I want to sell light up t-shirts.

NO, YOU MAY NOT SELL ANYTHING THAT HAS A COPYRIGHTED CHARACTER WITHOUT A LICENSE. Batman and superman are characters that have copyright...

Under your described circumstances it is OK.

What's the difference between trademark 009 & 041? I have a interactive literacy software program and can't decide .

You need to consult a TM attorney as these are the determinations that an attorney makes.