Can I use ripped out pages in magazines, and sell them?

What you propose sounds a bit problematic regards to both copyright and trademark issues. Before you make any investment here, I suggest that...

Question about filing a trademark

I can tell you straight away that will be a problem for sure. Terms like "craft" or "art" will be distinct enough to avoid market...

How much protection does someone with a specific trademark tailored toward a specific type of person get?

Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal guidance upfront. It is of course best practice to clear it before you start using...

Will my trademark pass if we file under the same name and classification?

You can expect to receive an office action rejection based on what you stated here if the names are the same or confusingly similar AND they are in...

You are not required to cite the sources, but doing so might lend legitimacy to your work. Remember, that dictionary definitions can be protected...

Can I make a music video with someone else's music?

People do it all the time and your risk is very low if all you are doing is posting the content to YouTube. This is because the worse that will...

What is the state penal code stating that it is ok to film anything that you can see from a public place?

We don't live in France. I'm not sure why you would think that everything has been codified in such a way. It is common knowledge that it is...

The registration of a trademark is not required in order for a trademark owner to enforce their rights under common law. Before you invest in...

Yes, it is entirely possible that what you describe can be protected under copyright law. Before you make any investment, I suggest that you...

Can I recreate a graphic novel into a regular novel if I am not planning on distributing it?

No, not without permission as would be creating a derivative work and therefore infringe on the copyright interest of the work. If the work is very...