How can a company ensure that it is not infringing copyright laws when placing "public domain" works on the Internet?

If you are serious about running a business then you would take attorney Ballard's advice and consult a copyright attorney. There is no substitute...

Can I use an online copyrighted article on my business website if I cite the source?

If you have a blog for informational purposes only, you may comment on an article, cite a limited and relevant part of it, citing the author and...

What qualifies as "use in commerce" for a good. Does registering a domain count, or having a FB page with your name/product?

No it does not. "Use in commerce" means you have a viable means to sell your product/service. A website with a purchasing section will suffice. ...

A name used in commerce can be trademarked, so can a band's name. Profit, non-profit is irrelevant for TM purposes. TM protects the consumers...

What should you do in the case a family member tells you your going to get property so you build and then its put in a LLC?

You need to check with a VA real estate attorney for the laws of adverse possession which grants ownership to the land to the one who has possessed...

No. If you have a patent, you have a right to exclude others. A design patent is for something primarily ornamental, a utility patent covers...

Should I incorporate before asking for copyright permission ?

Yes , you should incorporate, as it will protect you from civil. liability. As to the tax question, you should ask your accountant.

I have painted an image of a child wearing a superman costume. I would like to make prints to sell. Is this copyright infringeme

Want to sell anything Superman? get a license. No license, then it is copyright infringement.

No,you do not need either, unless you wish to protect a unique, novel and practical aspect of the chemical composition or you wish to protect your...

You would like to write a work of fiction based of fictional characters and on your real life experience? yes, you can, it is the basis for most...