You should contact the author of the anime, describe of your proposed use, and ask the author for permission. Be sure to describe the all the uses...

Do I need to start a second LLC?

No, you do not need to form a new LLC. As the owner/manager, you may do whatever business you desire through the existing LLC. About the only...

The copyrights on most Disney characters have not expired, so reproducing them could be a technical copyright violation. A site that purports to...

Am I able to win a small claims case against a website that is using my research/public profile without my consent?

You will need to consult with an attorney and provide more details to get an answer. If you are the "author" of your research and you own the...

Assuming you do not sing the song in public, (i.e., this would not be a "public performance") this would not appear to be an illegal act of...

Editing Hollywood Movies?

Your proposed editing would be fine only if any copyright to the movie has expired, or if the movie is not subject to copyright protection (both of...

What if you have a patent on an invention and someone steals your idea and makes money off of it?

The patent owner has several options if the patent has not expired. The patent owner can contact the infringer to discuss licensing or selling the...

Can I use photo on my blog from other places as long as I give credit ?

This would be very risky. You should instead, contact the source for permission, use your own photos that you created, or just purchase a license...

If Two Different Companies Have Sold the Same Product Under the Same Name, Is The Trademarked Name Enforceable?

It is impossible to tell what rights, if any, may be infringed. A company can own common law trademark rights even if a Trademark registration...

Can I use a cancelled trademark if the owner is still manufacturing the product?

The issue is whether there would be a likelihood of confusion resulting from the simultaneous use of the mark Drongle by you and the other company....