Now I think I need an IP advicer or a trademark attorney

It is very hard to say whether there are any legal actions you can take without knowing all the details. As noted, there is no way to protect the...

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Copyright Ownership/Intellectual Rights for Software / Web Application Code. Can we go after our ex-client for non-payment?

I would agree that your IP claims here will likely be non-starters. It sounds mostly grounded in contract law and they still receive an implied...

I am an artist that wants to keep all creative rights and copyright for my artwork. How do I do that?

That will not be an issue but you need to make sure you work with the right and properly prepared written agreements. Even thought copyright...

I found a standard website terms and condition template on Entreprenuer.com and I want to know will I be able to use it.

Oh come on, how are we suppose know whether that will serve any use for you? A template is typically going to be just that... a boilerplate...

What are the legal requirements for starting a clothing line?

There are a number of legal considerations. Some that attend all new businesses and others that will be more specific to your industry. I really...

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Name of trademark owner

I see no reason why you could not use your English spelling; this is how we file for our Chinese clients at the USPTO and abroad. That said,...

Can I move to Cancel a Trademark that was filed several years after I began operating a similar business under the same name?

As the others aptly note, it becomes more problematic for a common law holder to cancel a federal registrants mark after the five year point. I...

Do I need permission from a company if their brand/logo is visible in a non-commericial , non- royalty video?

As the others note, this is likely not a problem and if it was just merely incidental to the video there would be no legal claims to make. But as...

Can i trade mark a descriptor name/sound - nom nom? (nom nom food truck is now out of business - can i use this name?)

You simply cannot receive trademark clearance over a free and public Q&A and never in the hypothetical. That said, your trademark will be one...

Am I breaking copyright law if I use a fictional character's name as part of my brand name?

You are really speaking to trademark law and the short answer is who knows? You simply cannot receive trademark clearance over a free and...