Can I name my mobile application Velcro?

Maybe? We are not confused as between Delta Airlines and Delta faucets right? Same exact name, but operating in two very different classes of goods...

So the service is creating book cover templates and you do this under the name "The Book Ninja." And there is now another company doing business as...

Is "StatSheet" a registered trademark?

The name is highly descriptive and is really at the weakest level of trademark protection. It is however already registered on the Supplemental...

Is it copyright infringement when a co-designer uses a joint artistic creation without permission from the 2nd designer?

Regards to the copyright aspect, I agree with my colleague. It sounds as if you would be considered joint creators and as such each can exploit the...

Is there any such thing as common law trade names and trade marks?

They may, but it would have to still be in use or at least use would have had to have ceased a relatively short time ago. Common law rights will...

Can I post a photo of a phone book on Facebook?

As noted, this sounds like a clear example of "fair use" because you are specifically commenting on that image and the event it depicts. I also...

Can i use the image of bill clinton in a funny animated video i am producing?

No, you can't use Bill Clinton's image for this. If, for example, you were writing an article about him you would certainly be free to use his...

What if the no responding children's book writer /editor uses my intellectual property?

From the facts it appears you did not send her any money right? If so, just look for another editor. I have no idea what you would be nervous...

It frankly depends. The trademark is an asset. Does the entity have any creditors? If yes, then you need to deal with that before you can dissolve...

Can I use "and" and "&" interchangeably?

From a trademark enforcement perspective it is not really going to make much of a difference and certainly not regards to the clearance. But as...