Can I register a trademark if someone else claims they have it, but all research says they do not?

You received some very good responses so far. Your trademark will be one of if not the most important and valuable business assets you will have...

Someone is bootlegging my t-shirt designs! I've copyrighted them but it won't stop!

I'm not sure what more I can add apart from the others. It sounds like you have a copyright infringement case and all the facts, which we do not...

If my social network username is the same as a small company in another country, do I need to worry?

The only time you need to be concerned with operators that are located in another country is if they are also doing business here. If you are now...

My picture was taken and posted on the news under the subject of abortions!

Kristina, I really advice not posting private info like your phone number to this platform. That said, I did search down the image. You are the...

Most likely no. Business ideas are not protectable and all the value is in the execution. The name is not protectable if it had not been used in...

When developing videos about people / companies / events / etc., what can't I say about them? And what materials can I reuse?

To point 1, you are free to express your opinion, which is pretty much what you note here. You cannot paint anyone or entity in a false light, flat...

Can I sue the editor of a book in which I contributed an essay because the essay was shown incorrectly?

You are going to have to get over it unless you are sitting on a mountain of cash and frankly with nothing better to do than to steam over it and...

Can I use copyrighted words on a t-shirt in a satirical manner and sell it commercially?

The others offered some good insights. The only way for you to know really is to discuss all your plans over with a lawyer in private otherwise all...

You received some excellent insights already. The short answer is yes, this should not pose a problem, but of course there are aspect to look out...

My aunt is planning on pressing charges on my son

I'm not sure what threatening means in this context? Either she intends to make this a police matter or she can work it out in the family. Yes, of...