I am creating a mobile app and want everything copyrighted before it is released into Apples' app market.

Any copyright attorney can assist you with registering a copyright. You have to be careful not to infringe upon Apple trademarks. I would also...

Under PA Harassment Law, what exactly constitutes a "threat?"

You need to be threatened with bodily injury -- unfortunately, ruining your life, your reputation, etc. does not fall into the category of being...

Are there specific lawyers for creative intellectual property?

Depending exactly what you are developing, you can hire an IP attorney who can handle all of the patent, trademark and copyright matters -- or a...

Do I own my code?

Based SOLELY on the facts you provided, it appears that the code that you customized belongs to the startup.

Trademark question

Your question is sufficiently vague so that there are a panoply of possible scenarios in which this could occur. In order for anyone to respond,...

You must follow the law exactly to receive the benefits of the DMCA safe harbor protection. You also will need to draft the necessary disclaimers,...

Can I file a DBA or do I need to do a name change?

You can most definitely file for a DBA. Consult your local rules to determine what papers you need to file and whether you will need to publish it...

Can a parent sue DCF for libel and accepting false reports with no evidence?

This would be very difficult to combat and you need to find a local attorney who specializes in DCF matters and consult with them.

Taking my fathers company over, how do I protect myself for the future

You need to hire a local business attorney located where the business is. I would suggest that you consider purchasing the company with the...

Trade mark infringement

I believe you need to immediately consult with one of who do trademark litigation so that your claim can be evaluated to determine whether it is...