What is the minimum protection I need for my invention before talking to potential investors about it?

Use a Non-Disclosure agreement and I also recommend you file a provisional patent application. Also, you will have to file a non-provisional...

What happens to a retirement account that was set up in my name fraudulently?

You are in the wrong practice area and I will redirect your question and good luck on getting this issue resolved.

If I use sport logos in my artwork, such as the Giants logo, NBA logo, or Dallas Cowboy logo, does that violate copyright law?

Most likely you are infringing their Trademarks.

IP Patent - is there advantage to gaining ownership to an old outdated product patent with similar features, then file a CIP?

You are not be able to file a CIP, when the patent which is the subject of a continuations has already issued.

Hello, What are my obligations to a co-inventor of a product that is patented in both our names?

Depends on the purchase agreement or license, I advise you contact an experienced patent attorney for a consultation.

If you present an invention to an invention company what responsibility do they have to make sure no one already has a patent?

Depends on what kind of contract you entered into with the company, I advise you consult with a patent attorney and explore your options

Identity Theft by My Friend Who Leased A Car

This is not an intellectual property question and I will reclassify you to identity theft, good luck and I hope you get this resolved

Trademark Classification Questions

It appears that you may need several trademark applications for each class of goods under your single trademark, I advise you contact a trademark...

It's best if you have a contract executed in front of a witness

If I give credit, can I use the trademarked logo of a casino game in a mobile game application that I have created?

You will need to get permission or a license from the trademark owner