What are the limits to a web designer's copyrights in web page? Can he claim copyright in descriptive text (e.g.,"About" page)?

Lots of fact issues here. For example, how much were both of you involved in drafting the Mission Statement, developing the logo and the...

Unfortunately your story is not unique. The Patent Office presents a fair bit of information about invention promotors, which too often are...

Do I need to file anything with uspto if small design changes were made on a new issued patent

You don't have to file anything with the USPTO. Product designs are always changing, and products actually being sold usually look quite a bit...

The sure thing with your proposal is that you will get sued. I think you may have some decent arguments against trademark infringement, and some...

Can I publish & sell a booklet that I created which contains company's & their contact information?

From a trademark perspective I don't see a problem with the concept. You would have a trademark infringement issue if there was a likelihood that...

Once approval is given by a TM/brand owner, to a new org'n to use it as part of their name, can that approval be revoked?

Yes, in all likelihood approval can be revoked. That being said, there are some issues to be fleshed out. For example, the “approval” that was...

Can a long established simple device be repurposed as a patentable product idea?

Yes. It very well could be patentable. Most patented inventions combine pre-existing parts and principles in a new way to obtain some kind of...

Patentable or not? The application of the thing.

Most patented inventions are made by combining known or old parts in a new way that provides a unique benefit. So I wouldn’t worry that parts of...

Is it illegal to have a database of logos that users can select and upload to their posts on sites like twitter and instagram?

Mr. Natoli is absolutely right about the liability risks you are facing. That being said, this is an interesting question, because your proposed...

Division of patent rights

From what you’ve said it appears you will most likely want to approach this as a licensing agreement. Your patent rights may extend not only to...