There are a lot of issues here that Attorney Burdick has done a nice of summarizing. All that I will add is you will not want to copy Twister...

I would like to open a successful online store selling clothing merchandise for R&B fans.

The best advice I can give you is to retain a local attorney in Georgia that is familiar with business matters. Before you get into the...

Can the reupload video consider copyright on my friend part?

You are obviously worried about this, as you have asked this question many times and many different ways. The SOL for copyright infringement is 3...

Can someone use a random line from a TV show as inspiration for a T-shirt design? or for even that would permission be needed?

There are (at least) three issues to consider. First, would it be copyright infringement, and the answer is "probably not," as you would be taking...

You would likely be sued within weeks of starting this up, and you would almost certainly lose. What you are proposing would probably be adjudged...

Am I able to use Team MLB logos on my jewelery?

I would need a lot more information to make a definitive determination, but my first impression is no. The only argument you could raise would be...

Rather tricky trademark usage question

You are correct - this is a very tricky fact pattern. The general guideline is that when the use in commerce ceased for a period of time so that...

Do i need to spend money on a patent attorney

Yes - you need a patent attorney, and you need one fast. With regards to your questions: 1) Based on what you have written, they will not be...

Can the sol run on my friend copyright case yet?

The statute of limitations for a copyright case is 3 years.

Can a business method be protected with copyrights?

A patent is probably the correct way to protect yourself here, although copyright could play a role. For example, if you are generating full...