Does Fair Use apply here?

It would all depend entirely on what is being used and how. If what you create is not substantially similar to another's work then copyright might...

I assume based on the tags here that this concerns intellectual property? If that is the case, then start with an IP lawyer. I suggest that you...

Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal guidance. It is of course best practice to clear it before you start using any...

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How do I hire a lawyer to help defend when paying for one mainly is the issue?

As noted, a big concern here will be whether any damage awards can be discharged through bankruptcy. There is an exception for discharging debts...

There are many shades of the color spectrum. Has a tolerance been established?

If you are affixing trade dress to products like a mailbox so that your market associates your product with some sports team franchise then you are...

Is my company liable if it takes another brand's product, and cosmetically changes it - and then gives it away as a promotion?

I would not remove the original trademark on the glasses, but otherwise this is probably not a problem because you purchased the glasses in the...

Who will have the "Legal Upper Hand" if I had a trademark for a brand name, but someone else owns the domain (www.brand.com)?

This poses more questions than answers. Having the domain does not mean that it is being used as a trademark. The real question is are both parties...

Use of a minor's photo for advertisement without guardian consent

It sounds very likely that because the photo originated on the Amazon platform that there might be a good explanation for how it ended up being...

Can I use a domain https://www.bikeshoe.com/? the domain https://www.bikeshoes.com/ is registered (c) - shoe vs shoes

This is not trademark use, but rather a generic use of terms in a domain that tell the public what goods you sell. So in this case, it will not be...

How do I handle my books being plagiarized

Using quotes will generally be permitted. This is largely because using what amounts to a very small portion of a much larger body of work will not...