My idea/solution can save the hotel industry millions? Do I need an intellectual property attorney to protect my idea/solution?

You could file a provisional application if you think that this idea has significant economic benefit. Then, only after you file the provisional...

What can I do about another company using my business name, web site, phone number and address in it's key words.

In some cases it can be hard to win a trademark infringement case on the basis that your competitor is using your trademarked name in its keywords....

Can I name my mobile application Velcro?

The above answers are accurate. The most pressing concern - it seems - is one of "dilution". Where a mark is "famous" in the legal sense (think...

Do you think that if I fill to trademark this , it would be approved or it is too similar to a word already trademarked ?

Just using the hypothetical facts you have above, you maybe able to get a registration. It is VERY fact dependent. As an example, if there are...

How can one get a US patent on a product Idea, manufactured and sold in china that does not have a US patent?

The above answers are good, but they all assume that the Chinese product was available to the public, on-sale, or otherwise in the "prior art"...

The above answers are on point. Essentially, there are a couple of options. You might be able to petition to cancel the other "Lint" trademark,...

In addition to copyright, you may have a Federal cause of action under the passage of the new Defend Trade Secrets Act that passed in 2016. The...

Do I need the patent for an idea before I submit it to a company, even if its not a developed product?

As mentioned above, you do not "need" a patent to submit your idea to a company. But, keep in mind that if you do not file a patent (e.g., a...

What responsibility do I have to provide my employer with intellectual property that was created prior to my initiation

I agree with the above. But also note that you should consult your employment agreement with you current employer. Did the employer obtain rights...

I actually have two questions regarding TM.

The combination of words usually is somewhat order specific. The real question is, if someone changed the order, would there still be confusion...