There is nothing lawful in what you've described. Period. But I suspect you knew that. And no, there's nothing you can do so that your Avatar...

The California Secretary of State Trademark Office will search its card catalog of trademarks for two trademarks in response to a telephone...

Is it legal to download youtube videos to computer to mp3 player?

"Some says yes and some says no" because there is no one answer to your question. As noted by Ms. Koslyn, it's lawful to download some and unlawful...

If the lecture was written down before the professor "performed" the lecture in class then copyright attaches to the written work and so any...

What constitutes a "good" lawyer?

I wholeheartedly associate myself with Ms. Koslyn and Mr. Marshall's remarks. A good lawyer -- like a good doctor, pastor, or friend -- tells...

What legal action can I take if my ex posted sexual pictures of me that were taken without my consent?

You should also speak with your local police department. I'm unclear on the facts you pose, but if you're saying that your former boyfriend...

Army Patches Question (Legal)

Official military unit patches are not protected under intellectual property law. There may be a small exception for patches designed by...

How can I protect an idea internationally?

Many of your questions, and many more, can be answered by the book Patent It Yourself by David Pressman: http://j.mp/b6TEBZ The book will also...

At what point does a license take effect?

You're describing the concept of "de minimus" use. A good explanation of the concept is here: < http://j.mp/cXavYz >.

Can I use historical firgures in a work of fiction?

Nothing stops you from using the names Edgar Allan Poe and John Tyler in your book and, as Ms. Koslyn notes, you can even use either as a...