Can I use the image of an old Russian cartoon as well as the music to create my own identity/marketing here in the US?

If you infringe on a vlaid copyright, any resident of a Berne Convention member-state like Russia can hold you accountable here under US copyright...

Every business has its secrets that it wants to protect. However, some secrets are more important than others. For example, a business may want to...

This is probably a lot more nuanced an area than you might have thought. In general, publicity and privacy rights kick in when one uses the name,...

Can I use the facade/name of a building on the National Historic Register in a fictional work?

That should not be a problem, but you just can't use any image you find of it. You are free to create your own or perhps license one if possible....

The short answer is sure, why not? I'm not entirely clear about what you are asking. So. I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private...

Can i sue one of my restaurant partners for using our restaurant name and refusing us to pay for the Royalty fee?

You have no claim nor control of the word "Tonkotsu." That is the actual broth typically used for Japanese Ramen. It's like trying to stop someone...

How do you trademark a character for a book?

Any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work with the US Copyright Office so to perfect your...

Copyrighting source code for website

In general, any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically including source code. Then you register the work with the US...

Copyright for t shirt business?

It is copyright infringment and possibly trademark infringement. You don't want to do that. If you need further clarification, I suggest that...

How do I know what name is too similar to another name when trying to avoid trademark infringement?

Such a subtle change would not be helpful. It will have to change the impression of the mark in order to avoid market confusion. Before you make...