Can I use part of a trademark name in my business?

They have a trademark that is a design mark, they have no exclusive right to the words "Tampa Bay." Your use of "visittampabaylive.com" is entirely...

Can I copyright a logo that by name is visually similar to another company, but entirely different?

This is a very confusing question. Are we talking about creative expression like the design of a logo that is covered under copyright law or are we...

I want to create a study guide with hyper links for ski instructors trying to get a higher level of certification.

You will likely have some legal considerations moving forward, but generally speaking using links will not be a problem. That amounts to just...

Can I play soft music from my cable TV station in the background of my coaching talks on my own coaching website?

There are royalty free platforms you can use where no license fee is required. Otherwise you need a proper license to stream another's copyright...

Can I copyright or trademark "Adoptee Searching for Me"?

I think you need to get some proper advice on this so your aims are entirely clear. As noted, you cannot copyright a name. You can however protect...

Do I fall under copyright infringement?

It's not a criminal matter, but it might amount to a violation of IP rights which can exposure you civilly. You need to make sure that you do...

Possible trademark conflicts

You have no legal duty to do anything, but it is a question of exposure. Now if the other party sent you notice, that is a different story. I don't...

You need to get some proper advice here so someone can explain some of these aspects. The EU entity is not relevant UNLESS they have a market...

Is there an equivalent of small claims for copyright infringement?

There is no small claims for copyright infringement although the idea has been discussed. This will most likely be grounded in contract law for...

Can I be charged for civil copyright infringement when I wasn't aware?

It is very likely that the extent of the copyright holder's efforts will be to have the content taken down. To file an action for infringement will...