How to get a patent on a clothing item?

You need to speak with a patent attorney to determine if (a) your concept is patentable, and (b) how much a patent would cost to prepare and file. ...

Attorney Lee is correct. Also no harm, no foul. If your friend does not press charges no action would be taken.

Will copyright law prevent me from charging tickets for admission to my parody musical?

A stage adaption of likely a copyright infringement but this call can only be made after comparison with the original. Retain IP counsel to make...

I got a copyright infringement notice from my internet service provider. what is the next step?

Find out who and get them to stop. If you can't or don't think you are at fault retain ip counsel.

How do I protect my form of Tai Chi Fan?

You need to train ip counsel to review and advise you.

How do you know what cases are citable as precedent in trademark cases?

Any case may be cited. The question is which cases have weight of precedent. I can quote a case from a bankruptcy case which is not at all...

Is this copyright/trademark infringement?

You are correct. Misspelling does not avoid infringement, and use of the images is also infringement. Also, the hat and bow tie could be a...

Do I need a entertainment lawyer? my uncommon first name was used in a movie as a ships name.

The ship was not named for you. Get over it.

Can I trademark/copyright a symbol? I.e. Using the Chinese symbol for courage as a logo.

Symbols are registrable as trademarks but that does not mean you can register it. It still has to pass the same sort of tests as any other mark so...

I'm a musician and someone stole my copyrighted material. He is trying to get my account banned and my credibility ruined.

First you must speak with ip counsel to confirm the copyright violation. Then if counsel concurs you can file suit thru his parents.