Is my idea copyrightable?

In general, any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work with the US Copyright Office so to...

You can, but you need to make sure that by so doing you are not causing any market confusion regards to the original maker of the product....

Hi, we have a mobile app that connects users with retailers offering discounts. Wondering what trademark class we are?

Relevant classes based on the above could be IC 009, 035, 041 and 042. You should get some proper advice on this before making a commitment....

Could you patent the name of a historical basketball coach at local community college?

This activity could be violating his right of privacy and publicity, which are state governed laws that vary. These kick in when one uses the name,...

Can I use marilyn monroe image for resell ?

You could be violating her right of privacy and publicity, which are state governed laws that vary. These kick in when one uses the name, image or...

I'm not sure exactly what you describe was done, but really is this is all outside the commercial sphere and was done solely for your personal use,...

Sure, most probably not an issue. Using quotes will generally be permitted. This is largely because using what amounts to a very small portion...

It depends entirely on what if any protections attend that product. If you are selling under your own trademark and there are no other trade dress...

Can a company use my footage taken in an add without my permission?

As noted, this could be violation of your right of privacy and publicity, which are state governed laws that vary. These kick in when one uses the...

A patent for a recipe like this is in most cases not going to be relevant unless it transform the product in some way like for example increases...