Are there legal restrictions to using a derivative of a famous person's name on a t-shirt?

If they are identifiable to your market even if you play on their name then you could be violating their right of privacy and publicity, which are...

These game company been selling certain players to help them grow but not everyone gets the pack or the gear

This was hard to understand. If you are saying that you are not getting what you have paid for I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private...

I have some sauces that I made up and I would like to know if I can trademark it?

Trademark speaks to your branding. A recipe can only be protected as a trade secret (think of the Coke formula). What is a Trade Secret? The...

If I wrote a book about someone else's story but changed the names, what would I need to make that legally sound?

As noted, if you are stating truthful accounts it should not matter even if you are using their real names. You have to be concerned when you make...

Can a town give me a retail permit and then put a restriction on products sold?? Adult items

I re-tagged this under a more appropriate practice area. Municipalities enjoy a lot of latitude regards to the kind of ordinances they can...

It is probably doubtful that what you intend will be considered an actual parody. Perhaps, but you really need to consider the details. As...

Can I sue these people

It is not clear what you are alleging. Are you saying the work was infringed? Or did the publisher exercise its right under your terms to create...

How do you prove a weak trademark?

Did you receive an office action? Was it for being merely descriptive or confusingly similar? How you respond really depends on the landscape....

How can I protect my writing from others trying to steal?

Any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work with the US Copyright Office so to perfect your...

A question regarding the correct trademark class?

It is possible that you fall under more than one or that it will be prudent to file in more than one. Before you invest in any trademark make...