Can a type of person and/or a person's attire be part of a patent?

Patents can cover attire if they have a specific function and are novel and not obvious over the prior art. And while you can suggest that...

My sister in law is accusing me of defamation when i did not say anything to hurt her in anyway. Can i counter sue her?

In order for her to bring a case for defamation, she will have to state what you said, when you said it it and to whom you said it. She also will...

I authored a book and am wondering what role an attorney could play in helping me to get it published?

Some copyright attorneys may have some connections with literary agents and/or publishers. You can also search for literary agents and publishers...

If the statements truly contain false statements of fact (rather than opinion) and you can prove they are false (if necessary, as the defendant...

What can be done about malicious and wrong reports from a customer to the local BBB?

I agree with your attorney. If the posted statements appear that they are statements of fact rather than of opinion, you should win as the...

I am wondering about the laws surrounding slander or libel in Minnesota.

Most states follow the rule that opinion is free to state under the First Amendment and thus, not actionable. Defamation is actionable. In order...

I have many patentable ideas that I've written on my Facebook as a way to authenticate their creation date.

There are many qualified patent attorneys that are members of AVVO. Anyone of them (a patent attorney located anywhere in the country who is...

My boyfriend suddenly broke up with me after eight months of dating stating that he felt I didn't care about him.

As stated by my colleagues you must immediately apply for a restraining order regarding his stalking. And you should also file a police report...

Is the complete design of the Converse Allstar Shoe Trademark? Can I design a similar shoe and make changes so to not infringe?

Unfortunately, your question is vague as to what you mean by "complete design" of the shoe. Some trade dresses are protectable as are the treads...

Can I legally (and ethically) withhold partial payment at the conclusion of work done by a roofer because he damaged my property

The short answer is yes, but you should immediately obtain written estimates of the cost to repair the damage. Further, if he sues you (most...