Brand name

Generally, you should do a US full trademark search which would include at least, USPTO registered trademarks, USPTO pending trademark...

Is it legal to create products using the original poster design from a 1954 movie?

It appears the copyright term in the U.S. would be 95 years after publication date of 1954,...

You indicate that you are producing something which would "still be recognizable as being based on the minifigure design". Copyright includes...

There are at least trademark, copyright, and design patent infringement issues if you copy the design of a real car as a toy car. You should...

If someone has "get it told" trademarked, can another business person create the name "get yours told" without infringement?

Generally, if your trademark is confusingly similar to a prior existing trademark for similar goods/services then there is a trademark infringement...

I don't have a signed contract. What do I do when someone won't pay me?

You could try suing in small claims court. See: https://www.nycourts.gov/CourtHelp/SmallClaims/index.shtml If you have any emails or any...

How do i apply for a new patent on a app that also would uses current gps technology to locate

It may be difficult to get a patent on a computer software app because, at least, it may be considered to be too abstract. Also, you should not...

Generally, if you use the name or likeness of someone for commercial purpose you may be liable for violating their right of publicity. You...

How do I register my online business as an LLC?

In regards to an LLC in New York state see below: https://www.ny.gov/services/start-limited-liability-company-llc Also, you may want to file...

Can I sell t-shirt with a movie title logo on it ?

There may be at least trademark infringement concerns and you should discuss with an intellectual property attorney in a private consultation.