Instead of patenting a web application, can I instead require everyone to checkbox a non-disclosure agreement when accessing it?

You can, but it's no substitute for a patent, and you obviously do not have the money to enforce the agreement. Enforcement is expensive. Talk to...

Under what conditions is it possible to stream a section of a song without explicit permission and without paying a fee?

Under the condition that the owner does not find out and sue you for copyright infringement, which is what you are proposing. Your question is...

If a classification does not specify WEBSITE, are you still covered?

an attorney, as you are hung up on a non-issue, the presence or absence of the word "website". The key fact in your situation appears to be "there...

I would add that it is Disney you deal with on laser swords now, as Disney bought Lucasfilm. There have been millions of STAR WARS light sabers...

Your description is rather awkward. When you say "my server" you surely mean "my webhosting service". The service provider under DMCA is the...

Images? Yes, that will take permission. Logos? Probably need permission, as that is more than is minimally necessary to list the products. Brand...

Do I have a case if a MAJOR late night TV show used my footage without my permission?

Probably you have NO case, as most late night show footage is for comedic purposes, for commentary, for parody, or for news reporting. The networks...

Do we own the files? If not, shouldn't we be paid for them?

You should look to your contract, not your "understanding" of industry practices. The contract, if any, governs not one party's "understanding" of...

I need a lawyer quick? Is anyone available?

There are over a hundred IP attorneys in Chicago. You need to call them, not wait for them to call you. Go to the Find A Lawyer tab here on Avvo.

Can i be sued for having a trademark name that sells the same goods and have similar names but not the same at all?

You should not give such specifics here on Avvo. We can look up and find all about you. We might be your adversary, although I doubt any of us...