Must I get PRC publishing company permission to publish my abridged translation of it's dictionary of proverbs published in 1979

Attorney Ivey is correct. Translations and collections are both eligible for copyright under the United States Copyright Laws. Based upon the...

What is the significance of copyright and what effect did copyright laws have on Napster?

I agree with attorney Ballard. This site is a legal forum not a research a university student's homework forum.

What should I do about alleged trademark infringement?

The answer is to contact an attorney to discuss the details and make a plan of action. Matters like this are very fact-specific and cannot be...

With regard to the commission and sale of intellectual property, can emails containing terms of sale be considered binding?

Even without all the details, you likely have several options open to you. While it would be best to have one 'formal' contract, it is possible...

Generally, a contract can be enforced against a party that has signed it, even if the other party has not.

Can someone sue you for writing a review/report that you have no ability to remove?

It is unclear from your narrative exactly what has happened, what agreements are in place, etc and sounds like a much more involved (and on-going)...

Is it possible to be sent to jail over a parody on social media?

This is too complicated (and delicate) of a matter to discuss on a PUBLIC forum. You should consult with an attorney immediately.

Can you sue a browser game owners for not doing theyr duty?

The answer will usually be found in the End-User License Agreement ("EULA") or the Terms of Service ("ToS"). My guess, even without reading them,...

How do I ensure I don't get ripped off by a company when licensing an idea (that isn't patentable or trademarkable) to them?

Your narrative and the question are not exactly clear. However, generally, you are able to work out many different types of arrangements with a...

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. Can a person put a picture of a copyrighted logo of a team's mascot on memorial cards that are distributed at his funeral ?

I agree with attorney Natoli. This would, likely, be considered trademark and/or copyright infringement but is highly unlikely the university...