Should we consult patent attorney first before contacting invention agency?

Invention agency. Like "InventHelp", the most nefarious of invention promoters, that had to settle with the FTC for millions when accused of fraud...

Herr is how your competition handles this in Chicago. http://www.binnys.com/policies

Can I buy another company's product at retail, improve it and sell under my improved product name?

Attorney Ross has given you a detailed answer. I see this in much the same terms with a few differences. 1) If the product is covered by patents....

If I buy a product that is legal in the USA, and then ship to China where it is 100% illegal, would I be breaking American law?

Generally you can export from the USA and your illegal product will be seized by Chinese customs if it is illegal there. Just like Chinese...

Are provisional patent applications meant I be secret?

That depends on the PPA. The purpose of aPPA is to key you disclose and try to MARKET the invention. what is unclear to me is how good is your...

Is there a way to legally include a company's software/logo in a private tutorial video on a membership (paid) website?

The turn you are looking for is either trademark or service mark depending on whether it is for products or services, respectively. Copyright...

Copyright/Libel Can an individual or anyone for that matter simply use a name of a business without legal jeopardy?

1. You can use a brand name to refer to the brand name product or brand name owner, even in, for example, comparative advertisements. They are not...

What are the factors when it comes to artist stage names that cause name confusion?

This sounds like a law school question. You need to do your own homework on Google and Wikipedia and then if you need to refine your homework on...

Terminate a contract while Intellectual Property Transfer is involved

Since you signed an IP transfer agreement that says the amount he should receive in order to transfer IP, that is likely what you will need to do....

How do I get permission to use images from a book to do a book review on a blog I am planning?

Before you take another step, you should consult with an IP attorney. Since you are so close to Austin, I would suggest you look up Louis Pirkey at...