Is this copyright infringement?

The test under a copyright infringement analysis is called "substantial similarity." So as noted, merely coincidental similarities will not be...

I sell marketing materials for direct sales consultants.. Can I use the names of the companies to describe my products?

I'm not going to pretend that I completely understand the business model in play here, but in general you are always free to use another's...

Is it legal to make and sell tshirts, water bottles, window decals- that say "I hiked StATE PARK NAME" in Colorado

The question requires us to know whether the parks you will refer to claim trademark rights in their names. They may. For example, many places like...

Is there anything I need to be aware of regarding copyright or anything that resembles it?

You have to think of copyright as in layers. The first sale doctrine protects you from infringement claims for reselling the book. But what we...

You received some good responses. It really does depend. This can either be a violation of their right to publicity and privacy or perhaps a lawful...

Could I file the concept portfolio of an app in the us copyright office as a way to deter investors from stealing the idea?

I find it a little odd that you handed a patent attorney what has to be in the thousands of dollars to prosecute a patent on what appears to be...

What legal rights do I have to control the use of original photos I purchased? Can I publish them?

Presumably, copyright protection still extends to these images. You are only in possession of them and unless I am misunderstanding you did not...

Can we take a course of action such as small claims court for the use of our images despite it not having a copyright?

To preface, any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work with the US Copyright Office so to...

Can I use the name Warriors (only and only the name) into my own design?

No, that is still by definition trademark infringement. Before you invest anything here, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private...

Is there a difference between licensing the code vs licensing the app? Who has ownership of what in either case?

The app is usually governed by an End User License Agreement. This binds the users to certain terms and is the agreement governing the operating...