Business ideas are pretty much unprotectable under intellectual property principles ansent patent, trademark or copyright. There might be...

How can people run website that sell fake or trademarked items?

They can do it until they get caught. Use Paypal and get caught? Your account and any connected accounts can be frozen. Plaintiffs often collect...

How realistic is it for a non attorney to be granted a trademark and for them to maintain it?

The answer above is a good one. A little different perspective: A couple of law professors did a study a few years ago and found that about 60%...

If I filed for a trademark without an att, can I still hire one in the middle of the process to help with the application?

Assuming by 'att' you mean 'attorney', yes, you can retain an attorney to prosecute an application you filed. Sometimes it costs more to straighten...

For trademarks- how do I create a saved search to see if any similar marks are approved?

It's not really clear what you mean. Maybe a 'watch service' is what you are interested in?

How many classes must I file under to trademark my company logo?

The best alternative would be to retain a trademark lawyer. If you want to try it on a do it yourself basis, it would be best to use the ID manual...

Can I use the phrase "come on and take a free ride" in a publication?

The above answers are good ones. The fact that you have to ask makes me wonder if you coined the phrase or if it came from somewhere. If the...

How?

It isn't. For most of the twentieth century they were limited to 17 years. I'd have to look up if that was the case in 1909 and it changed...

Is it legal for a MLM/Direct Sales company to steal a document (Policy & Procedures) from another MLM/Direct Sales Company?

It sounds like the latter could infringe copyright if the first one was original. Chances are slim that would provide a defense to a breach of...

Can I be criminally prosecuted by producing an imitation product with my own brand name and logo and under which law?

It would likely be a civil case. Anyone who makes, uses, sells or imports can be an infringer. You could have your supplier agree to indemnity you...