I will improve a current patented item, patent my new item and sale mine on market. Do I need permission from old patent holder?

If you buy the currently patented item from the patent holder or a licensee of the patent holder, then you would likely have the right to modify it...

Selling trademark illegal the shirts

I also think this will result in a plea deal between your defense lawyer and the prosecutor with your approval. Without knowing the court involved,...

A photographer took photos of me & doesnt have my permission to use them. What court would I sue her in?

See a copyright lawyer that understands "work for hire" principles. Ownership is likely to be with the person who took the photos. That is, these...

This should not affect SSDI, as you indicate your hours are just a very few per week. Call 1-800-772-1213 and you call will be handled...

Business division structure.

Yes, you should set up two separate date business entities NOW, for the reasons stated in the answer from attorney Natoli.You also want to do this...

Is this copyright infringement?

What you describe sounds like copyright infringement and defamation. there may be another side too this, but you need to see an attorney, who will...

Received a Cease and desist letter, Rosetta Stone United Kingdom

Rosetta stone knows your copy is not authorized for resale because they only give purchaser a license for personal use, not resale. They will not...

I won a prize in a work contest a prize valued at ten thousand when i attempted to receive my prize i was told it was titled.

See a Denver area employment (if this was a work contest) or gaming (if a simple raffle) lawyer for advice. You have too many missing details about...

Terms of contracts with agents pitching TV shows

I would suggest you look on Amazon for books by on film & tv dealmaking. A good one I have used is...

Do I need an Entertainment Law attorney?

This was within the scope of your employment and thus per 17 USC 101 a work for hire. The company is the author, legally, not you. You own nothing...