How do I sell my logo/branding and recipes? These are not ordinary recipes, they would be worth a lot of money.

The recipes in themselves are not formally protectable. Because they are facts (1 part X, 2 parts Y) they are not afforded copyright protection....

Is this illegal ? thank you

The NFL is quite aggressive, as they need to be, about policing their IP rights. You cannot present a false association, endorsement, sponsorship...

Can I trademark this?

Regards to your specific set of facts, who knows? You simply cannot get any trademark clearance advice here of this free and quite public Q&A forum...

The titles to single creative works are not afforded any trademark protection unless they are part of a series like say Harry Potter. And because...

Can I use music artists photos I take at concerts to promote services on my website?

The laws and statutes in this area vary a bit depending on jurisdiction. In most places, a photographer is free to include photos of people they...

The first next step is to have the matter properly analyzed by IP counsel so all the facts are crystal clear. Then once it is determined that you...

Am I infringing their trademark?

Yes, you certainly expose yourself to an infringement claim and if you were to try and register this tagline with the USPTO and assuming they...

Should I file a USPTO trademark application first? Can Facebook/Instagram be held liable? What is your advice in how to proceed?

You have a number of aspects to consider here. Without a federal registration, the common law right you have garnered in the name only extends to...

Does an expired train pass showing an employer logo violate copyright law?

If this was something you just purchased like a poster for example then the first sale doctrine would protect you from infringement claims for just...

Do I still own the rights to this photo, or can they now do as they wish with the low resolution file that I emailed them?

There are some facts we would need to offer a conclusive opinion, but I agree with my colleagues. First, you most certainly own the rights to the...