Can a lawyer from here look at my video/snipett of removed video due to dmca take down?To see fair use defense at all?

Yes, a lawyer from anywhere in the country can take a look at your video and, for a reasonable attorney fee, advise you whether to file a...

I want to use vocal tracks from other artists, and lay them over my own original music. Is this illegal if I don't profit?

Yes, it's still infringement. The exception under 17 USC 107 ("fair use") is for non-profit EDUCATIONAL use, like in a classroom. So you need to...

I own a beautiful parrot, (Macaw). I was wondering if I am able to take my parrot to childrens birthday parties, and or events

You are in the Bronx. Call the Bronx Zoo and ask to speak to their "outreach officer" for information on this. They no doubt will know all the...

A Stock Photo company says we owe them $1,155 for using their stock photo. Is this right?

You do not owe anything until a Judge says you do. You have committed copyright infringement. Copyright infringement is a strict liability tort,...

yes, generally dresses are not protected by copyright or design patent. The pattern itself is copyright protected so you cannot print patterns and...

A buyer will not return my item what should i do about it

And, why is she not returning the product? You are not being honest with us either, I think. You can complain to eBay, you can leave negative...

How much do I have to change a name that is trademarked to use a version of it in the same product area?

That is not enough to get a useful answer. You will likely just get "enough to avoid confusion as to source of goods or services" with the owner of...

Have a 1986 copyright one page of text code for Quick Pick Lotto. Made on a Commodore Computer with IBM notation, any value?

We cannot answer you without knowing if that "1986 copyright one page of text code" means you have a 1986 copyright registration or not, whether...

Can I use NCAA/College logos for a recruiting service? Not for merchandise sales.

Q:"Can I use NCAA/College logos for a recruiting service? Not for merchandise sales." A: Yes, provided you want to take a legal risk. How large is...

No, you could not infringe your own trademark unless you set up separate companies. Even then, your attorney (and you need to hire one to review...