Copyright Infringement is limited to Federal Court. See IP Counsel.

How do I file a petition to cancel a trademark? And should I in my case?

Is it a phrase on the sweater or a mark in the collar? If phrase on the sweater it is likely that it is not protected by copyright. If it is...

Can I quote directly from a book and then add my personal commentary to it for use in a podcast, blog, course, or book summary?

Possibly. A Fair Use does include comment. The question is whether or not your use is comment. Research would be required. See IP Counsel for...

Copyright infringement claim from Getty Images

It might not be from Getty. It might just go away. Better see IP Counsel - you comments may open you to many demands.

Many versions of the Bible have long passed their copyright term. However others remain within their term and copying from those versions may be...

yes. Two products that already exist might be motor and bolts. If the combination is new and does something and is not taught by one or more...

If I create and later copyright a photograph, can someone use that photograph to reproduce and/or use publicly?

Using a copyright property is a right held by the author. The user in this instance is infringing. See IP Counsel re: reality of litigation.

Can I load onto Facebook a lipsynched video we created to a song?

It sounds like a great idea and probably really funny - well maybe the all are members of the choir and have great voices. But it's not a video of...

Do publishing houses or music publishing companies ask to see an author's ID prior to offering a contractual deal?

Their interest is not whether the artist is legal or not. Their interest is in insuring that they will be able to assert legal authority over the...

Do I need any licensing to provide a free, online service ?

No. You have people who want to be actors. You send instructions and receive a video from the person showing their performance per you...