Technically, no. File everything on paper that you can, if you can figure out how to fill out the forms correctly, pay extra filing fees, you can...

General rule, if she was an employee (got a W2 is a good indicator) the employer is the author, if not, she is the author. For you to own her...

You'll never be absolutely certain because any opinion will depend on all the facts including what you say and context and there can't be...

Only with a license agreement with Nike.

Adding generic terms, alone, is not likely to negate confusion. But retain an attorney to analyze things like the strength of "Ray's" and provide...

If it's really the photographer and she registers within three months of publication or before infringement she can elect statutory damages of $750...

It you're in South Africa and it's a South African application you need a South African trademark attorney or agent. In the US there are...

Copyright includes the exclusive right to make a copy. It sure sounds like you will be making several. Infringement has nothing to do with...

Probably not. If there was a statement of fact that needs to get in the record, a Declaration, meeting the statutory standards has been usable for...

If we assume there is doubt about your having sufficient similarity to the copyrighted content, it sure doesn't sound like a good tactic to admit...