COPYRIGIHT LAW - If and how much copyrighted footage can be used in an original film without seeking permission.

This proposal is probably fraught. Short phrases or clips are not protected, but, that might be tested in litigation. Substantially similar is...

I am in 4-H and would like to use a quote from Dr. Suess. Do I need copyright permission?

Copyright does not generally protect short phrases. However, when from a famous work protection may arise. See IP Counsel.

Can you get in trouble for things your employer is requesting you do?

Reverse engineering is a recognized method of determining if there is another non-obvious code structure that will accomplish what the TEST code...

A "knock off purse" is a counterfeit and was a criminal act when first purchased. Your sale will be selling known counterfeit property and is...

Connotation in Trademarks

If the mark does more than suggest what the goods or services are then it is likely "merely descriptive" and will be refused by the trademark...

If I file for a Trademark in the US, will this protect me in the entire world, or is this specific to the US?

Protection only in the US. Foreign protection via EU processes and other methods. See Trademark counsel.

When developing videos about people / companies / events / etc., what can't I say about them? And what materials can I reuse?

You can't misrepresent or falsely state that something has happened. You may be able to speculate but you must have counsel's advice first. You...

Can I design a shirt that represents Mickey's head but is totally my own design (no copy/paste,etc)?

If your design is similar to Mickey's head then the design is probably copyright infringement and the sale is probably trademark infringement. See...

Can I get a "one off" custom designed item, using trademarked/copyrighted logo (for personal use)?

Copyright infringement is authoring a work that is substantially similar - short phrases are not protected - so the proposal is not likely...

Copyright question - how does the copyright office establish the actual creation date? What if someone submits forms before you?

This is an evidentiary issue. What contracts, email, discussion and who knows. Counsel will have details to be determined from sworn statements...