How long will it take a 17-year-old to patent something and what are those steps, and where should I go?

It is unlikely that you will be able to get an issued patent without legal assistance, and if you are able to get an issued patent, it is likely...

Can I use a meme that was created by someone else and use it in a book I'm writing?

Copyright protects a work having a modicum of creativity that is fixed in a tangible medium of expression, and it is possible that a "meme" may be...

What is the process to register an intellectual property ?

It may be difficult to get a patent related to computer software. You may be able to file for a copyright registration related to software,...

Do I register a trademark by word or brand ?

If the name used is Shaha Apparel, then you would want to file for a trademark registration for Shaha Apparel. You should have a US full...

Can I sell edited original art pieces from what I assume are copyrighted photographs?

There may be a concern of copyright infringement, at least, because you may be preparing derivative works of copyrighted works. There also may...

Generally if this is a US registered trademark that was registered on the principal register in 2009, then there would have been, at least section...

Can an Etsy shop owner threaten legal action over a non-trademarked domain I registered for a new business venture?

You indicate that shop A "ships internationally to the US". It is possible that shop A may have common law trademark rights. You should...

Are the individual common words within a trademarked name or phrase protected?

As an example, there is a registered trademark for "FUN FRUIT", US reg. no. 2974484, for the goods "Fresh Fruit". For that registration, there...

Do I need to ask permission to the owner of the quotes?

Generally very short quotes are not covered by copyright by themselves, although it is a possible that use of a short quote, if strongly associated...

How is an Audio recording introduced into evidence in an Unlimited Civil Trial?

Generally, there may be, at least, various foundational requirements for the introduction of a recording as evidence. If the matter is in...