The lead singer of a band that I started went and copywrite or trademarked the name with out my permission.

Q: I purchased virtual items in a micro transaction but the game in question has taken down an arguably essential function and now the items are...

Are virtual items in an online game goods, services or both?

Q: "Are virtual items in an online game goods, services or both?" Answer: Both. The service is the provision of such virtual items in an online...

Q: "Can I prevent a competitor from selling a similar product to ours that's using the same part/model number?" A: Bottom line, not effectively. ...

Can I copyright a drawing that I paid someone over 20 years ago?

Q: "I would like to copyright a drawing that someone in my family re-did for me. " A: You will have problems legally doing what you would like....

Can't google and other search engines be sued for plastering pictures an a person's name that was in prison but has passed away?

Q: "Can't google and other search engines be sued for plastering pictures an a person's name that was in prison but has passed away? Answer: Not...

Do I have to take down my school project website because I am supposedly infringing the trademark of a real company?

Q: "Do I have to take down my school project website because I am supposedly infringing the trademark of a real company?" Answer: Yes if you are...

Can I paint a picture of local business signs without infringing on someone's rights? For example - a local restaurant's sign.

Q: "Can I paint a picture of local business signs without infringing on someone's rights? For example - a local restaurant's sign." Answer: Yes,...

Do I have any recourse against my school for a violation of my FERPA rights/ for my educational info being shared w/ a 3rd party

Something sounds fishy about your story. You need an attorney.

Is Eden Web Design infringing on the Trademarked name Webeden

If a Court having proper jurisdiction of the parties says it infringes, it infringes, otherwise not. We can't say with just the respective...

If a company lets you use their name/trademark without worry of copyrighting them what documentation do you need?

See an IP attorney.You have admired to a Missouri crime -unauthorized recording and need a written agreement, and need to destroy that recording...