That's a local problem. Consult a lawyer in your town.

You ask about patent but then describe copyright infringement. Sale of a patent infringing product or distribution of a copyright infringing...

This is very risky. It sounds like the whole point is to create an identification with the personality and that means you are probably trying to...

Maybe. But it depends on the facts of each case. Might be too short to be copyrightable. Might be used by someone as a trademark. Might be too...

Sounds like your purpose is selling it as a NFT not parody. This analysis logically applies to both copyright and trademark -- and your character...

Sounds like it's not a hypothetical and "they" should consult a domestic relations attorney. Copyright, unless there are employees working within...

Good answer above. Assuming these are authentic. One problem is that while we have some idea of US 'gray market' law, that's only for inbound...

If the evidence shows what you describe, it sounds like you lived up to your ten year contract and you obligation has ended. If there had been a...

It wouldn't be an enforceable contract if it's not one with the real party.

That isn't likely to fool anyone. Trademark infringement, when looking to similarity between marks, looks to similarity in sound, appearance and...