I paid $995 to a patent clearing house co in FL to provide me with, among other things, a Patent Search with Legal Opinion by

Sound like InventHelp, or someone similar, got to you for $995. Read this long guide I wrote and I think it will ring a chord....

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Can customized XML formatted files be sold?

Yes, and many are sold. The open standard you mention merely means that anyone can code files to the XML standard, but the actual content would...

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I have a music composition piece (digital) which is filed under the US Copyright office in Washington.

It seems you need to consult an Entertainment lawyer and establish a working relationship if your music compositions are generating such interest....

Do you need permission to photograph buildings, murals or private homes to be used for a poster?

Public buildings - no, not normally. Although watch out not to display trademarks in an manner that implies association with a brand name owner. ...

I had someone to do a symbol for a line I am creating and before she will release it to me she wants me to copyright it.

I am not sure what you mean by "a symbol for a line", but presume you mean a trademark for a line of products, that is a product logo. You need to...

What do I need to do in order to keep video game reviews legal under copyright and fair use laws?

Since you say that ultimately you just want to avoid infringement, then you need to consult with an Intellectual Property law attorney that is...

No, that will not be fair use. You want to falsely imply company endorsement. It will be trademark or servicemark infringement unless the company...

My apartment was flooded because pipes had burst in the abandon apartment on the 3rd floor in my building.

I strongly suggest you see a landlord tenant attorney. I take it you have no insurance, but perhaps the landlord did.

Is there legal precedence for recovering monetary compensation for benefits unlawfully withheld?

See an administrative law attorney in Springfield about getting this compensation.

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Do I need to be a Realtor to have an Assignment of Contract business here in Illinois.

What type of Contract, real estate or general business?