Is it illegal to illustrate a popular character and sell it?

Probably. What makes you think an image of Yoda vs. Darth Vader is "completely different"? Seems more likely it will be considered a derivative...

Is there a statute of limitations on a declaratory judgment (DJ) to determine a trademark infringement? Thanks

No specific SOL. however, a plaintiff in a DJ action must show a reasonable apprehension of suit, and that apprehension will increasingly cease to...

I have an online website and want to sell replica handbags. Is this legal if i state that they are replicas?

Calling illegal counterfeits "replicas"does not make them legal. You should still be selling someone else's property without their consent. If I...

How can a non- US national established a business in the USA distributing language books to be exported to USA? Any visa needed?

This is a routine matter for a US business attorney to accomplish for you, but do use an attorney so it's done right with minimum risk and minimum...

Can I use the title of a book from 1930s in the name of my farm? i.e. Animal Farm or Where the Red Fern Grows Farm.

Probably you can if the book was not merchandise, but there is enough uncertainty and risk that you need to clear the name through an attorney and...

I would like to sell shirts that say a city name with a sport, and also write the persons last name on the back with a number.

So door baseball the font would be blue and the name would be Dodgers and the number would be some well known current Dodger's number like #33 or...

Can you buy t-shirts of your favorite sports team, and turn it into something you can sell?

No, not legally. You can't apply a sports team logo to your product, including taking the logo from a tee shirt to make your counterfeit souvenir...

The inventor cannot remain anonymous in a patent application in the US. An assignee might be applicant under certain conditions, but the inventor...

Whats the rules/law on trademarking a deceased individuals name and likeness?

NY is somewhat unique in not recognizing posthumous right of publicity. For a more authoritative source, read this one from Harvard's Berkman...

Will I get in legal trouble for this?

You're a piece of work.cheating eBay, cheating customers and looking for free legal advice to enable it. Yes you could be sued, and hopefully will,...