You are mixing trademark and copyright rights together. You need a trademark on the words to protect your IP, not a copyright.

This is not a simple question to answer without knowing whether there are utility patents covering the object and whether your product would fall...

Do i need an copyright attorney?

More information is necessary to determine what liability, if any, that you have. For example, did you take or make the picture? If not, where...

How do I prove a slanderous statement is false?

In a slander case, the burden of proof is on the person who made the statement to prove it is true. Then the burden will shift to you to prove it...

I bought a fake samsung galaxy S5 on cragslist in the stste of Virginia, what can i do legally? I have his car tag numbers &cel

If you are seeking to be reimbursed, then you will have to sue in small claims court.

I have owned an Ethiopian restaurant for over 20 years in NYC.

If it is almost verbatim, then you may have the right to sue -- it will have to be reviewed by an IP attorney to determine whether you have an...

"a description of all alternative embodiments"

It is clear from your question that you need to seek the assistance of a licensed experienced patent attorney who can guide you through the process...

Can I, as an employee of a bankrupt business be sued by its debt collectors?

There are factual considerations that need to be examined by a bankruptcy attorney immediately. Find a good one using the AVVO search tool. Good...

Unfortunately, defamation is NOT an action you could bring under these circumstances. Defamation requires that the factual content be false and...

How do we protect a character design so no one else can create a similarly featured character? We do plan to use an attorney.

You have essentially answered your own questions. You need to hire an IP attorney who can sort through the various types of protection --...