How do I know if someone is trying to rip off my company through TM?

Did this other entity file a U.S. trademark application prior to any use of the trademark by your company? You may need to pick another...

You may want to call a registered patent attorney. Many provide free over the telephone first consultations. If you are not aware of how...

Do I need a DBA to secure a domain and set up a website?

Typically, you don't need a DBA to obtain a domain name. You can own the domain name in your own personal name. Also you may possibly want to...

How can I (or can I?) sell a drawing I made that looks like a famous person?

Generally, you would be violating the famous person's right of publicity and would need the famous person's permission.

I am starting a clothing line. What steps should I or can take legally to protect my company & brand name?

If possible you should file for a U.S. trademark registration. You should discuss with an intellectual property attorney in a private...

If you are asking whether you can use "Martin Bosch" as a trademark, a quick search of the USPTO records appear to show a number of "Bosch"...

How to defend amazon listing with intellectual property

Not sure what you filed the patent application for, however, generally speaking, until you get an issued, approved patent, you cannot sue for...

Can I create a fantasy football application using video clips of things that were posted on YouTube and shows on tv(ex Jim Rome)

Typically, assuming video clips are covered by copyright, then you would need permission to use the video clips.

Theoretically, there can be a first copyrighted item, a second copyrighted item, and if they are put together there could be a third copyrighted...

Depending on what the fashion designs are you may be able to file for copyright registration, design patent protection, trademark protection, and/...