Is this extortion?

This isn't extortion; it is one-upsmanship, as the reader is trying to be patronizing. Someone trying that hard to act superior as a great fear of...

A company that claims that their products are made in the USA when they are manufactured overseas.

There are various unfair business practices forbidden under both state and federal law. You should contact a lawyer experienced in intellectual...

Before speaking with a lawyer, read the following link from the Patent Office: http://www.uspto.gov/custom-page/inventors-eye-advice-1

How can I patent a process of making a crafted item? I don't want anyone to copy my work.

1. Your work is subject to copyright automatically, so it is already subject to the protection of the copyright laws, which prevent straight out...

Is it illegal for 2 businesses to share directtv service?

Yes, your cousin is likely breaching the rights of DirectTV by taking its service without paying for it. The letter should have a contact name,...

What options does an independent artist have if their IP is stolen by a larger corporation?

1. Your work is protected by copyright as soon as you "fix" it in a permanent medium. Thus, if you make it, and its "original" in the sense that...

Can the manufacturer of disposable gloves restrict you reselling product - citing Trademark infringement by the picture of prod?

Assuming you legally purchased authentic gloves, you are protected by the first sale doctrine. If I were to sell my used Ford, any buyer would want...

I need to talk to someone

As Ms. Vaccaro says, you need to contact a lawyer -- we aren't allowed to go to you. Avvo allows you to search for lawyers experienced in...

How can I handle writing news articles or using copyright for my publication sourced from other companies or publications?

What you describe you are doing now sounds an awful lot like copyright infringement. Assuming that all of these works are registered, you may be on...

How do I get the evidence for the legal action?

While this does sound like defamation under California law, please consider the ramifications before filing anything. First, this will be...