*TRADEMARK* I started using a factious name on my company, however i have figured few others use the same company name.

Generally, someone may have common law trademark rights without a trademark registration. Generally, if someone else has been using the company...

The specific proverbs would need to be looked at, however, if the proverb is old, it may no longer be protected by copyright. However, there...

What is considered too similar when it comes to a trademarked business name?

On the surface, your proposed name appears similar to the other name, and if in the same industry, there would appear to be a trademark...

How do I contact a publishing company to obtain a licensing agreement for an audiobook?

You should obtain permission from the copyright owner, if any. The below link may be helpful, however, you should discuss with an intellectual...

T-shirt for team with a superdry parody logo- is that legal?

You should have a US full trademark search done, which would include, at least USPTO registered trademarks, USPTO pending trademark applications,...

Can I sue him for the rights to the photos?

He took the photos, and it appears on the surface that he would own the copyright to the original photos. However, he may have given you an...

Generally, there may be criminal and civil consequences if someone traffics in counterfeit goods. You should discuss with an intellectual...

Copyright infringement?

Copyright does not cover "ideas". However, you should have your proposed study guide reviewed by an intellectual property attorney in a private...

Generally, if there is a prior existing confusingly similar trademark for related goods/services, there is a trademark infringement concern and you...

There are, at least trademark infringement and copyright infringement concerns in what you propose, and you may be sued, however, you may raise, at...