In order to register a trademark you can't include variations, so to register each one you would have to use each one as a mark. On the other hand,...

It sounds like you would be preparing a derivative work, which is an exclusive right of the copyright owner. There has been a check off on...

Using your likenesses for commercial purposes could violate your right of publicity. Have you simply asked her to take them down? The value of...

I received an email from designer brand regarding on infringement and they asked us to pay over $$$$.

As pointed out above, retain a lawyer to handle this. It's not even clear from your description whether the issue is trademark, copyright or...

Can my employer sue me for a breach of non-compete?

Yes, you should consult a lawyer. Here's a quote from an Illinois case: "A contract in total and general restraint of trade is void as against...

Do we need permission from celebrities for our flower show?

The answer above is a good one. "For commercial purposes" isn't necessarily limited to "for profit.". If it's a charity, maybe you could ask for...

Plaintiff in California and Defendant in New Hampshire. Can we file small claims in California for an event we did in NH?

You need personal jurisdiction. Collect all your documents that prove the New Hampshire entity came to California to do the deal. It doesn't...

How to protect myself ?

It sounds like you are admitting infringement. If you sold in countries who are signatories to the Berne Convention a lawsuit could be filed. ...

Personal rights like right of publicity typically have short statutes of limitations. You probably waitef too long, but consult a lawyer familiar...

Can I use my own artistic rendering of the Space Needle as an accent in a logo for a real estate team?

From a copyright perspective, the Space Needle is in the public domain. Your clients should research whether other entities have registered...