If someone took my written work and just reprinted it and is using it under their name, is this copyright infringement?

We don't really have any context to this. Was there any kind of agreement? Was this within the scope of your employment? In general, any...

Can I trademark a new word that has a root which is already in use?

There are a number of considerations and trademark law is subjective and often not very intuitive. You really can't receive advice about this over...

Can a photographer my company hired give copyrights of pictures he took for me to my direct competitor ?

I don't think the answer is that straight forward. The photographers were hired by your entity to create this content on behalf of the client....

I agree, in general you should be able to do this without threat of infringement, but your use may be conditioned by certain terms of sale. If...

Reselling on Amazon - need legal guidance

In general, you are free to resell any lawfully purchased item and you are not required to purchase from an authorized source, but doing so ensures...

Can a misspelled trade mark (for a product) can be used in a slogan to offer another service that IS NOT RELATED AT ALL?

Perhaps. if the goods and services are very unrelated then the specter of a problem is mitigated. For example, we are not confused as between Delta...

The business registration is not that relevant as this is really a trademark question. Assuming, we conclude that this is a conflict we then need...

How can I protect my copyright without registering my book with us copyright office ?

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

I see many posts on the ownership of the ampersand mark. The relative recent truth is I own this mark. Number 86905207 uspto.

This question is just not clear. I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss your objectives in more detail. You can start...

How can I use someones product as an emblem for my company?

We don't know what level of protection attends the pin at this point. It could be protected by a utility patent (not really relevant to your...