I want to copy write my poetry, ... is the "poor man's copy write" legal ?

That is a British concept that has some vitality there, but not here in the US. That involves mailing yourself a copy of the item, and provides...

Are you asking for trouble if you create a logo based on something similar? For ex. my city seal....some variation of that -

Deja vu. You are not the first. Here is the same question back in...

Sure. I could apply today to register CINDERELLA for legal services if I chose, although I don't like the "overpriced" and feminine connotation...

If i have short 1 to 3 line quotes that i found on Facebook or heard in passing or even passages in the bible can i make a book?

If these are short 1-3 line quotes, there is likely a way to do this. You should work closely with an IP attorney. Copyright liability is not...

Using FDRP

As you stated, FDRP (the NY Fee Dispute Resolution Program) does not deal with malpractice or misconduct "The FDRP cannot address claims of lawyer...

I received my second notice of copyright infringement from getty images, how should I respond to this?

Time to handle this properly. You have been relying on a web designer for intellectual property law advice? Stop and think about that. You hired...

Need more specific rules of acceptable specimen for service mark application beyond advertising/marketing materials in commerce.

NO, the specimen does not have to prove it was published and does not have to show interstate commerce. You take care of that with the declaration...

Is it against the law to use purchased material with college logo on it , and use it my own design to sell?

The problem is the "to sell". You can legally do it for your own personal use, but not to sell. That is a form of trademark infringement called...

How can I get away with using a registered trademark of a non competitor for my app name in the iOS app store.

You are smart to seek advice of attorneys before proceeding. Using a trademark (actually sounds like a servicemark rather than trademark) that is...

Does trademark infringement apply if your product was out in the market before the trademark was filed?

There is a good chance you do have to change if the other mark is registered. There is also a good chance you can turn the tables and force the...