Legal liability of an employee whose employer is illegally(?) using software.

Probably not as much liability as you might think. You are not copying the software so you are not infringing the copyright on the software. If...

Ex band member is suing

Only the original author is the owner of the copyright. You definitely need to hire an attorney and fight back. Probably an "entertainment...

Is objection to a 103 rejection an amendment made to define over prior art? Does the objection create file wrapper estoppel?

Yes, any argument you make can be used against you. For example, if you argue, no, mine is different because I use component X and the prior art...

Can ideas be plagiarized?

The above information is correct. Ideas are not protectable by copyright law. Only the expression. If a substantial portion of your writing was...

Does putting my company name before my software name make the product tmarkable if the name itself is already registered?

If your company name is a registered trademark, it will be easier to register other words in combination with your registered trademarks. However,...

I have software I created called i-XXX but there is software in a diff field with a trdmrk of iXXX. (not apple) can I trdmrk?

It sounds risky to me. The ultimate test is whether there would be a likelihood of confusion between existing marks and the mark you are...

How do I get permission to import trademarked NFL jerseys into the US?

You will have to obtain a license from the NFL or abandon the project. Call the NFL and ask for the NFL Licensing Information Line.

He has created a "derivative work" which is probably separately capable of copyright. Depending on what rights were obtained, this may or may...

Domain Name Trademark Infringement

This is a tough question without a clear cut answer. If the domain name you use is generic like "chocolate," the risk of getting into trademark...

Do I have to copyright every single web page on my website?

To register a copyright on the text, you will want to file form CO on copyright.gov and will want to deposit the text. Registering a domain name...