Is it legal to create a product that is inspired by/a spoof of a popular game or game show?

You have to make certain that you are not presenting a false association, sponsorship, endorsement or other affiliation with any given trademark...

Do you have to show Walmart your receipt before leaving the store?

It's their policy. It has nothing to do with a law. They can ask you to show a receipt before you leave the store and if you refuse they can treat...

So, you as a commercial establishment run some risk here even though it might very low if we are talking about one mug. We see this come up a lot...

Can I make dolls of baby girls which use the hairstyles and hair colors of Disney princesses?

It's not about the colors or hair styles you use in a vacuum. It will depend on market impression and whether your product is substantially similar...

If my daughter puts a team logo in her art and specifies there is no affiliation with the team, could she use it?

That's a straight up trademark infringement. Her exposure is probably low given the facts, but that is something that would usually require a...

On H1b, how to protect IP

There are far too many nuances here for anyone to be helpful over a platform like this. I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and...

Absent a written agreement, what are a separated partner's rights to a partnership's unpublished material?

The most likely default scenario here is that you are all co-authors under the law and as such each can exploit the works without needing...

There is no way to address this without any facts. I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss your situation and best...

Is using a company’s name (just the name ~ no logo or other identifying mark) on a tee-shirt infringement?

This is a problem because you are using their brand recognition to sell your shirts. It is no different than saying "I Love McDonalds" on a shirt....

I'm seeking to produce unlicensed NCAA logos with "terds"/"turds" illustrated over them. Is this fair use?

Let me preface with fair use is a legal defense and the copyright holder is always free to drag you into court and force you to prove out your use...