How should i respond to a business that has asked me to eliminate my application for trademark?

Of course you should get some solid advice on this particular trademark. Sometimes entities get over-zealous and can be bullies and other times...

If you edit a emoji to look like a completley different emoji as in changed the face expression, ect is that copyright infringe?

Any creative expression, including emojis, will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work with the US Copyright Office...

How do I receive royalties from my intellectual property?

I'm not so sure you have any claims here. Using quotes will generally be permitted. This is largely because using what amounts to a very small...

Trademark or copyright with custom work?

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

Can I make a product whose ingredients completely or partially coincide with a foreign brand?

Probably. But as noted, it is possible that patent rights might be applicable. Before you jump in, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in...

This is straight up trademark infringement. You have no right to use their brand to help sell your shirts without a license. If you need more...

Can I be sued for infringement based on likenesses?

Your exposure, assuming I understand the facts correctly, would be mitigated at least presumably to profits made as you would likely find a safe...

Can I get around using the same name as a company if it's a different type of service?

You need to clear the mark for the classes you intend to use it within. The more different they are, the less likely you will have a problem. For...

Using quotes will generally be permitted. This is largely because using what amounts to a very small portion of a much larger body of work will not...

No one owns the phrase "shaken not stirred" in a vacuum, but it is possible that they might be unwittingly creating derivative works playing off of...