Do I need a trademark or copyright for a single mothers support group that I plan to start at my local church?

It is not entirely clear what you are seeking. Any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work...

You received some great responses. Just to chime in, INC would not be relevant to the underlying trademark and would not change anything regards to...

As noted, knowing that the name might be in use today you should clear it as a trademark before using it just to make sure you would not be held...

How does one protect a phrase self created on a t shirt?

As noted, there is no way to coin a phrase. You can protect a tagline or slogan (e.g., "I'm Lovin It" or "Just Do It") if that phrase is being used...

While MI and Canada act as almost border states practically speaking, they are two different countries. You have no rights in Canada unless you...

I agree that this is a copyright issue and perhaps a trademark rights issue as well. It is one thing to say take a photo with someone who happens...

Which entity to choose for a trademark? the owners are a married couple.

There is really not enough info here to provide a cogent response. The decision as to what kind of entity depends on many factors that will not...

Is it standard for a writer to be asked to give up a credit on a published book?

They have to negotiate this with you. Why would you take any action that mitigates your interests? That is just not rational right? So as noted, if...

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If what you are saying is that someone else is pretending to be YOU, then you have a claim. If they are merely using the same name then unless you...

This has to be properly analyzed, but what seems pretty clear is that at a minimum you are a co-author along with other members of the band that...