What are the legal limits on character use.

You have both copyright and trademark concerns here. It is not clear what your specific goals are however. It may be the case that your use will be...

Assuming you are covered for the performance through a PRO (ASCAP, etc.) which is usually furnished by the venue where you perform it, then making...

Yes, did you not use the TEAS Plus form? That is, when you described your product it should have pulled up the correct class. You can amend so long...

I doubt that the software itself would be unlawful, but it is protected under copyright law so of course they an take action if you display it...

How can I use before and after pictures for marketing purposes of people I did not get a signed release form from?

The short answer is of course you can use them. The bigger question is whether anyone will complain about it and if they do will they have a valid...

No, you cannot. You can be held accountable anytime you present a false association, sponsorship, endorsement or other affiliation with a trademark...

You need a proper analysis done and some actual legal attention. At this point any of us will have far more questions than answers. I will offer...

I am starting a business and would like to register the name as a trademark... but

There really is no way around it, if you want avoid serious pitfalls you should be getting some proper help here and this can't be found on a free...

How to license that type of song cover?

The mechanical license is required to lawfully record the cover. As noted, you can obtain this through Harry Fox. HFA issues mechanical licenses...

Trademark and copyright

You are, I suspect, really speaking about the trademark here. Any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you...