James is right. There are lawyers, including myself, that handle IP cases on a contingency / hybrid basis, but no one can answer your question...

Yes you would need to get permission to re-create these figures.

To claim a trademark infringement does the name/product/logo have to be registered and and on file with the USPTO???

Rights in a mark are not dependent on registration, but instead flow from use. If one does not have USPTO registration, he can still have...

Question RE: Selling Copyright to Work of Art if I'm keeping some of the rights?

What you are wanted to achieve can be done with a properly drafted agreement. Contact your IP lawyer or retain one to help you out.

Any recommendations for a lawyer/firm that is technology savvy and can help with patents and legal documentation?

There are several great lawyers in your area if you are looking for a local attorney. I am in Dallas if location does not matter.

Am I liable for copyright infringement???

The Copyright owner is not required to send a cease-and-desist letter prior to filing a lawsuit for infringement. I agree with what others have...

I work in healthcare and have a vendor come to my place of employment to sell knockoff bags. Is this illegal?

Yes this is illegal. This would be considered the distribution of counterfeit goods.

A so called friend took an idea that i had drawn up and is trying to get a patent on it as his own. how can i dispute this?

You should contact your attorney as soon as possible. Regarding the idea, the US is now a first to file country on patents. So the sooner you...

A large co is selling my book on e bay with out consent, Is that legal?

Your question cannot be answered without more information. As a general rule, the copyright holder has the exclusive right of distribution. But...

You should consult with a lawyer. Legal Zoom is a poor resource for complicated, fact intensive inquiry about trademarks. You should also consider...