How do I legally get profit from my book from my publisher who hasn't been paying me for almost 8 months?

YOU should not send any letter accusing the publisher of underpaying. That needs to come from an attorney. You need to have the agreement reviewed...

Would "fair use" of copyrighted images include images used by an educational organization as photo backgrounds for a conference?

Probably not fair use, as this seem to be commercial. You apparently are talking about a commercial photo booth at a conference. I suspect all 4...

Shirts that have patterns on it, do I need clearance?

No, it is not safe without doing your legal homework. Fabric patterns are proper subject for copyright protection if original and the protection is...

How to use Characters that are owned by other companies for a card game.

Yes, of course you need permission. Why would you think otherwise?

Can my book's co-author revoke publication of an upcoming book?

Q:"1.) What are my rights here?" A: You have the right to hire an attorney. If you do not use one you will likely foul this all up and lose...

Q:"Can I change/amend my application to delete the previous mark and add a different one?" A: No. Material alterations of the mark are not...

I've written a book and I want to copyright it. What options(both domestic and international) do I have?

Q:"I've written a book and I want to copyright it." A: If you wrote it, it IS ALREADY protected by copyright. The protection is automatic upon...

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I call idea invention just because I dint have the mony they ask for now 3 years later it's out in the market

The "wach of the further" is Michael Wacha. Wacha, Wacha, Wacha! Unless you were his father you did not come up with him. If you mean "watch of...

Just to clarify, what you tell the USPTO in a trademark application will be available to the public. Correspondence with the USPTO with respect to...

Legal issues over an original story idea.

Good question from your law professor, right? So, you and your friend started off coauthors. Your friend authorized in writing your use of his...