Contractor repaired floor twice, both times causing damage. Is willing to repair again, but I don't want his company to do any

You can always try to negotiate additional discount/refund. Being polite but having a reasonable position supported by evidence should help you. ...

Did I lose my copyright or was it infringed?

The answer to your question depends on whether the writer was an employee or independent contractor, the extent to which you participated in the...

I think the answer depends on what you mean by "inspired"? I could create a t-shirt with a picture of a chess board where all the game pieces are...

Since you mention not having much money, here's another resource: the US Patent and Trademark Office has started a pro-bono program to help...

How do I go about acquiring the exclusive rights to a twenty year old video game?

In addition to the other points made by others, don't forget to obtain trademark rights if applicable. If you want to essentially be the new owner...