Yes, that is both a copyright and trademark problem. However, the risk of Disney doing much is relatively low if this is just one notebook. If you...

Patent infringement

What you can do is consult a patent attorney. If your designs are not identical to the eye of the ordinary observer you likely don't infringe....

Can I mention licensed characters in a work of fiction I intend to sell?

Yes, in general you can do that if you are not trying to confuse people as to the source of your book being the owner of the brand name in...

Photo Copyright question

Yes. That is copyright infringement. Read the enumerated exclusive rights of a copyright owner under 17 USC 106. You are tripped up by the very...

Obviousness, can i argue i identified a problem others didnt? patent, intellectual property, utility.

You have generally the right sort of thought process for the issue of obviousness (35 USC 103 sets the specific law, but only in rather general...

Are my products patentable or would benefit from a patent?

That's good! You should consult with a patent attorney to find that out. Realize, however, that the patent attorney can only give you an opinion....

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Would making a band with the name: "The Walt Disney American Nightmare" be subject to copyright from Disney?

Not copyright (and less you use copyright protected images of Disney), but it sure would be subject to trademark suit. The test for trademark...

Evaluating a product for Obviousness. Patent, intellectual property, utility.

LOL is right! You do not have a realistic price in mind. What you can get for $2000 will be worthless. You can't even get a invention promotion...

So, you want to buy an officially licensed costume, pretend you will be using it just for personal use and then instead rent it out for parties....

I need an entertainment lawyer willing to look over a few single song publishing contracts pro bono. Please help?

Pro bono? Call UCLA law school and ask if a law student might help you. Or call the Lawyers for the Arts, a volunteer group. You will likely get...