It is possible for a fictional character to be protected by a copyright, and there apparently has been some case law indicating that the fictional...

Trademark, but advertise in another name?

A trademark is typically used as an indicator of source of goods/services. Trademark rights are based on use. One can have common law...

You indicate that you want to sell these items "as new items". While you may be able to resell under the first sale doctrine, you may not be...

Patterning to existing items

First, it is possible to get a patent which is a combination of two existing items. Secondly, if you purchase both items, you may be able to...

If you worked on a business idea 1 day with somebody at a startup event, can they sue for pursuing the idea years later?

If this other person conceived of an invention or was a co-inventor, then typically he would be named as an inventor on an appropriate patent...

I am a new LLC and just bought a domain. I noticed another company has my name in another state as Inc. Should I change mines?

There may be a trademark infringement concern. You should have a US full trademark search done, which would include, at least USPTO registered...

Will I be able to register the trademark for my business name and feature my brand name on the same application?

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

Using someone else's art for my merchandise boxes?

Using someone's artwork in this matter would appear to be copyright infringement, unless you get their permission; you should have a licensing...

Can I add "mr" to betwin (MrBetWin) and not infringe in BetWin's trademark?

If you use a trademark which is confusingly similar to someone else's trademark for the same good/services, then you may be sued for trademark...

I have my own artwork style, how do i protect it?

If you created artworks with a modicum of creativity then you may have copyrights to that already, but it would be important to register the...