If a 15 year old patent exist with an expired status, can anybody file for, and be granted another patent for the same idea?

No. The expiration of the Patent Term places the invention, in the structure as claimed, in the public domain. A non-obvious improvement may...

If the copyright term of the movie continues then the Asker will need a license to show the film as proposed. See Intellectual Property counsel.

The attorney is already bound to secrecy of the clients information. The NDA will not effect a greater degree of secrecy. See Intellectual...

Infringement of design rights for Perfumes Need to answer the Cease and Desist demand of products and operation.

The bottle shape is probably Trademark Property and the use by the Asker will likely misrepresent the source of the perfume. The proposal invites...

What are the copyright/Intellectual property laws of thoughts/ideas?

Copyright protects the expression of thoughts/ideas when fixed in a medium, i.e., written, photographed et al. But only the expression is subject...

Writing a book, i want to use a laser sword but am unsure if that will get me trouble fom lucasarts.

Creating a "star wars like universe" sounds like a work of authorship which is substantially similar to the "star wars" copyright work. The...

It would have to change so much that no one would think of goofy. See Intellectual Property counsel.

I'm a graphic designer. Is it legal for ex-client to hire someone else to design nearly identical concepts?

If the Asker was an Independent Contractor with no written obligation to give his designs to the ex-client then the ex-client's use may be...

Who do I contact regarding someone selling fake designer purses

Tell the police. See intellectual Property counsel.

If i draw characters that are not replicas of originals, but are very different....is that considered Transformative Use?

No. Substantial similarity with result in Copyright Infringement. See Intellectual Property counsel.