I am in the process of developing a gaming tournament company and someone is trying claim our name.

You need some actual real advice here, but if they were using CGL first and in the same or related industry then they have prior use rights whether...

You received some good responses. First, it is not clear, but it seems like you would be using this as a trademark to identify clothing? The point...

I have a trademark. Example BIGDOG. I want to use a small variation to my trademark. Example, BIG☆DOG. Is this ok?

Yes, of course, but as noted it is always best to use the mark as it was filed to prevent dilution and abandonment. Further, you would not be...

Maybe. It really depends on the context. For example, if you are doing this as social or political commentary than this use will very likely fall...

What would it cost me to receive a license to use the NFL team logos in my craft?

Please see the link that my thoughtful colleague provided. Unfortunately, the minimum requirements make almost impossible for individuals to get...

Is providing a free song that has samples of copyrighted material I don't own in return for a donation constitute a sale?

It certainly sounds like this crosses the line to infringement. Before you do anything further, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in...

Can I Trademark a name that's not taken according to the uspto?

As noted, you need to be in use with the goods or services that the mark identifies. You can however file as an "intent to use" which serves as a...

Can I sell someone else's product?

Well, you are free to resell any lawfully purchased item and are not for example required to be a licensed reseller or distributor. But what you...

I plan to give a well deserved horrible online review with detail of my experience

Of course you are free to talk about your experience and as noted so long as your statements are not reckless regards to their veracity then you...

How would I go about trademarking an artist name that has already been trademarked by a clothing company?

Normally, you want to avoid this if the goods and services are related. So for example, no one is confused as between Delta Airlines versus Delta...