Employee accidentally used a customers credit card mistaking it for ours

This is not an intellectual property question.

I just found my crochet design in a magazine! No, they didn't ask me for permission and no, I wouldn't give it anyway.

Crochet patterns can be protectable under copyright law. Did you ever obtain a copyright registration for your pattern? You will need to speak...

Is it illegal to sell an item if it has been changed but still has some similarities?

It is difficult to provide an answer without more specifics, which should not be discussed on a public forum such as this. Many, if not all,...

I am being accused of stealing my clients wii console games with no proof at work I been working at this clients house for about

This is not an intellectual property law question.

Trademark my logo.

You are free to use the TM symbol on your mark.

Is it copyright infringement if you alter an original picture in such a way that only the basic outline/shape remain?

If your new work can be considered a transformative work, such that the original work has been transformed to have a new meaning, you would be able...

Is a trademarked name able to be used without permission in the name of, and throughout a book?

Trademark infringement revolves around likelihood of confusion of the consumer. You should speak with a trademark attorney, so that they can fully...

I want to conduct a patent search on an idea. How much does it cost to conduct a patent search (world wide)

The cost of a patent availability search will vary from attorney to attorney, but generally you are probably looking at $2,000 to $5,000. You will...

Although you are correct that an attorney has an ethical obligation to maintain confidence already, the firm should not be offended if you ask them...

Is there a way to file a declaratory judgement complaint yourself against a copyright?

Attempting to handle an issue of copyright infringement by yourself is highly inadvisable. Seek out intellectual property counsel.