Will it be a new copyrighted image and can I use it in the commercial advertisement? Will it be a copyright infringement?

Without a license, your works will infringe the photographer's copyright in the original work and you will have no copyright in your work (which...

Is it legal for Internet provider to charge for copywright violation

You need to see an attorney immediately. There is a fair chance that the request from the ISP is actually coming from the lawyer (and the rights...

I have a service mark instead of a trademark. Is a service mark still a valid enough to product my brand name products?

It is likely that your current registration is not adequate to protect your trademark as applied to your goods. You should contact a trademark...

I agree with the previous answers regarding certain rug designs being protected by copyright. You should also note that rug designs can be...

I have developed a product that is an accessory for use with another well-known product. Can I say "For use with X" on my site?

Truthful reference to a product by its trademark is generally acceptable for identification and comparison purposes. You need to make sure that...

I have an nonprovisional and divisional application - revised version of a allowed application, underway for becoming patent

Your statement "I just need to submit that within a month of getting the patent on its parent application" appears to convey a misunderstanding....

If I pay a friend to make a graphic design for my website, does he have to sign something to pass ownership to me?

You will need a written agreement. Otherwise, he will remain the owner of the work (since the question implies that the designer is not a W-2...

Transforming a Photograph into a silhouette

No, you are copying a work that is undoubtedly copyrighted. The fact that this photograph has been published by hundreds of sources is not...

Am I allowed to sell the installation of another company's product if they do not offer the service already?

Providing a service related to a product does not, generally speaking, raise concerns. There could be issues raised by facts that you haven't...

When is a work for hire contract needed? If they own equity?? Is it needed?

Your company needs to be the owner of the work. There are three ways that this can happen: 1. The author of the work is a W-2 employee and...