How to patent an idea which is an improvement over an existing patent?

It is not possible to give a full tutorial from the ground up in a Q&A forum. You can find wonderful tutorial material at www.USPTO.gov and on many...

"How can we adapt it to avoid infringement (without losing the general underlying concept)" might be a contradiction in terms. Keeping good will...

You said, "The hot wheels logo is there ..." That could be the answer. The criterion is confusing similarity, not whether or not there is a 100% copy.

Even in the face of a tragedy, it is reasonable to think that Mattel would have to attach a priority to protecting a critically important corporate...

Copyright protects a form of expression and not the underlying ideas. However, it is not always clear cut as to where the borderline is between...

How do I reproduce writings of a dead ancestor?

If you have the book, it should be worthwhile to review it with counsel. The work as published was covered by the 1909 Copyright Act. While the...

What's the level of difficulty registering a trademark with a state name or municipality in it?

I agree with counsel above. Does "County Merch" impart distinctiveness or does it just refer to merchandise? This will affect possible...

Would it be possible to sue hughesnet for breach of contract for providing service far below their promised speed?

It would be helpful to collect evidence supporting your claim. How have you been measuring speed? Have you got records of the measurement? You also...

Is it legal for my manager not to give me a copy of contract?

I agree with counsel above that you should contact an attorney in your area. As for what the "manager" might possibly be able to do with the...

What is the law, as it pertains to using movie excerpts in music that is not for sale?

Copyright covers the right to perform as well as copying and selling.