Can I use words from a movie in my songs without infringement?

Ultimately it depends. Using quotes will generally be permitted. This is largely because using what amounts to a very small portion of a much...

Can a business use a business name that exists in another country and appears to be inactive?

It only becomes an issue if the foreign entity is actually doing business in the US irrespective of whether they have registered their mark here in...

Can I use a sound effect from a very old video game from 1989 (which was never re-released)?

There is a very good chance that this will be an infringement. Any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you...

She likely as no bona fide copyright interest in this work. Just being depicted in the work does not convey any rights to it that would give her...

You already received a number of good responses. And I agree that this is going to be an issue for sure. Before you invest in any trademark...

Will I need to get a trademark or a patent on my product before I try saling it. ?

Whether a patent is relevant or even worth it is a subject you should discuss with an IP lawyer in more detail. I will offer some general remarks...

Can file a suit against someone for using my company name?

You really should get some solid advice on this specific situation as it is very fact intensive but we don't have all the facts here. I will offer...

Regarding the USPTO, how do they determine ownership of trademark in the following situation?

You received good responses. If your application came in first, then they will likely suspend the other one pending your registration. If this...

Do I need to trademark both of these names to be fully protected? And would this trademark be considered an infringement?

You really will not need to file two applications for this. My bigger concern is whether your mark poses any market confusion with respect to the...

How do I respond

This shows the importance of having a proper clearance done, which I explain in more detail below. You really need to have the office action...