Can I use youtube as part of my brand?

First, that is not really a trademark. That is merely a description of what you do. Next, using another's now internationally famous trademark...

Because copyright infringement is a personal tort action, in most cases a person will be named in the lawsuit along with an entity. This may still...

I'm not what else to add here other than that I suggest you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss your situation and best course of action...

Once the examining attorney vets the application and assuming they approve it, then a notice of allowance will issue in which case you will have...

Does the website where I posted a discussion, own my content, including the book and book title based on the discussion's topic?

We would have carefully review the terms in context along with all the facts to answer this appropriately. In most cases, the platform will have...

How to understand trademark and copyright law?

There is a lot of confusion in this area for sure. Many people are seeking to exploit the trademark law to try and protect things that they really...

The 5 years is not a requirement if in fact you were able to prove out secondary meaning or if some other condition has changed that would affect...

Yes, of course so long as you are not making false injurious statements or show a reckless disregard for the truth. Whether your content infringes...

I remember that store. As noted, the IP rights still exist and presumably belong to some entity that took that company or its assets over....

Can a bigger business steal my concept if it is not trademarked?

This has to be properly analyzed to determine the extent and scope of any IP rights you have and whether their action amounts to actionable...