I was going to make decorative holiday tins w/ laminated images from old magazines and donate profits to charity. Is this legal?

When people start re-posting questions it is often not well received here. Pick up the phone and take the time to call a few lawyers and explain...

As a start up company, do i need to trademark the "Doing Business As" name of TopScore? If so, is this something that I can do?

You sound like you would greatly benefit by a consult with a business/IP lawyer so to make sure you are clear on some of these issues. I would not...

Well, don't hold your breath that you will get what you need for free. The simple reality is that lawyers are not likely to volunteer time for your...

I'M looking for an entertainment lawyer to assist me with trademarking my record label and myself. I'M in Washington, D.C.

As noted, you are free to hire someone who is working from anywhere and in-person interactions almost never happen for these kind of clearance and...

I want to use a container that has the brand name on it and fill it with things I made and sell it as a kit. Is it legal?

If what you are saying is that you plan on making one of these, I just would not be very concerned. If, however, you are describing a business...

I think my colleagues offered some good insights. It could simply be that many of these logos will amount to very weak trademarks. The logo (or...

What can someone do to disprove my authorship?

I was with you until your last sentence. How can one prove a falsehood? You are either the lawful copyright owner of the work and have the legal...

I am going to be making decorative holiday tins with laminated images from old magazines and selling them. Is this legal?

This is not, in my opinion, a first sale doctrine issue. That would allow the resale of copyright protected material, like if you purchased a...

Tshirt phrases

Merely placing a group of words on a shirt does not a trademark mark. If you intend to identify your line of products by using a particular phrase,...

How to find the best layer who takes care of intellectual Property

I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss your situation and options in more detail. You can start by calling around to...