Do I need help with a case against me for copyright infringement

In addition to the resources already mentioned, the Electronic Frontier Foundation has a list of lawyers in Illinois willing to talk about these...

Once an intent to use trademark is assigned to an examining attorney, how long does it take for the USPTO attorney to review it?

Most examiners review applications fairly quickly once assigned to them, but it can take a while. I usually would say within a week or so,

Can we post a Facebook image of a generic magician with a mop for a face and call it "David Mopperfield" on behalf of a company?

It depends. You could be subject to a Right of Publicity claim from Mr. Copperfield, but more facts are needed to know whether such a claim has...

Can researched internet material be redistributed on line in a blog

It's a little unclear just what you are distributing. Researched materials are generally subject to copyright, so be careful when redistributing...

I received a letter stating my ip address had been tracked illegally downloading a movie. Fed lawsuit for infringing copyright.

Yes, you need advice from a lawyer familiar with these cases. The Electronic Frontier Foundation maintains a list of lawyers willing to discuss...

What to do regarding a copyright infringement settlement notice due to my ISP address

You need to speak with a lawyer about your options. The EFF has a list of lawyers offering assistance at...

Lawyer for Start Up launching a Mobile Phone Application

There are plenty of lawyers in Chicago, Illinois, where you are asking the question from, that you can find from the AVVO "Find a Lawyer" tab, if...

Can I trademark a name that has been abandoned?

Searching on the USPTO site is a good first step. Depending on the mark you may want to do other searching to confirm it's not in use as you state...

Would I face any legal problems?

Your question is not one that is answerable in a public forum apart from a "maybe." Many attorneys, including myself, offer a free initial...

If you already have an attorney, you should discuss this issue with them. That said, if the corporation is to be the owner of the mark, then it...