How do I protect my novelty accessory I designed in ?

As noted, we would have to understand fully what you have. If it is functional and you are claiming a new invention of some kind then a patent...

What kind of patent should I buy for my YouTube name?

I believe you are talking about a trademark here (your brand) not an invention right? Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some...

Can I change change a copyright logo or likeness to use on my stream page?

While probably technically infringing, I really would not worry too much about it unless you are using the symbol to sell products, etc. This is...

Didn’t know image was copyrighted. Can I be personally sued?

IP infringement cases are personal tort actions. That means that the person gets sued, sometimes along with a business, but in almost all cases a...

There is a business that posts all their recipes online, can I use all their recipes without any legal repercussions? ?

As noted, using the recipes would not violate any of their IP rights. Copying the exact menu would be a problem. Before you jump in, I suggest...

You received some good responses here. The idea would be to NOT associate yourself and your renderings with this other trademark holder because...

Yes, for personal use it would not be trademark infringement because you are not a commercial enterprise and it is not placed in the stream of...

Can I still register my brand if I found a similar non registered brand?

This could boil down to a common law analysis that will consider who was using the trademark first and where. I would file a USPTO application...

I agree with the others. If this was a lawful purchase and you are just reselling what you bought it really should not matter that it is now...

I created a logo and someone else is trying to pass it off as theirs?

This needs to me analyzed in detail. According to your narrative, your former employer is asserting rights that he does not have. But then he is...