Single words or short phrases will not be protected by copyright. But they can be protected under trademark law if they are being used as source...

Can I stop another party from adding or moving locations of a business with a grandfathered-in business name, after I obtain TM?

Before you move forward, you really need to understand exactly what the scope of their common law market penetration and market reputation is...

Can I have a logo printed on fabric yardage for personal use?

As the user/customer you run no risk here. The printer may have problems if they are assisting others with infringement as a commercial enterprise....

As an independent contractor for a 3rd party company; would I be legally allowed to retain my client information for any reason?

Assuming there are no written agreements between you, then sure, why not? If we are talking about things like intellectual property then you need...

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When I put my company Logo onto an Item does it technically become part of our brand?

So you have a number of issues wrapped up in this post. You are essentially asking if your use of the surfboard somehow equates to trade dress that...

Using a competitors brochure for same use.

No, that presents both copyright at least potentially as well as trademark concerns. Why not create your own, or if you are ultimately driving...

You are referring to copyright law and what is likely to be in the public domain. That is not something you can rely on conclusively, but it...

Unfortunately, this is not the place to come for pricing info. You are best to call around to a number of providers and make sure you understand as...

And is there loop hole around it if i wanted to make this type an app? and whats the legal impact if i do this?

Code is considered creative expression. Any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work with the...

My concern is that you might be violating the right of privacy and publicity, which are state governed laws that vary. These kick in when one uses...