Can i use a real name of a gang in a vídeo game ?

No. Even gang names may be considered trademarks. Further, even gangs have rights of publicity and privacy. Further, to the extent your use of...

Do I now own the copyright?

No. In the art world, that would not be sufficient to transfer ownership to you of copyright in the work of art. When works of art are sold, the...

Can companies create fake online listings and rank themselves on the listing?

Not legally. Such conduct would violate terms and conditions of most search engines and web-sites that provide rankings and reviews of companies....

Copyright.

Probably. You would be violating trademark law

Assuming all other searches aren't a problem - How close to trademark infringement would I be if I applied to registered this...

With respect, you should not be using this web-site as a substitute for retaining legal counsel. None of us can answer your question without...

Can this be patented

Patents are expensive to get, and food patent applications are rarely successful, It is very difficult to meet the standards for...

Is email ever a valid document to prove that permission was obtained to use a copyrighted work?

If an e-mail is authentic, and if it was written by the actual copyright owner, it might be good evidence that you obtained permission. But the...

What happens if one of my clients decides to use a brand name or trademarked word in their list? How can I protect myself?

You protect yourself by requiring your clients to approve terms of use that would prohibit them from using brand names or trademarks on the...

Typed my question in other box for extra space.

You are correct that you cannot use logos. But you also cannot use team names, player names, NFL, or player photos without permission. Fantasy...

You proceed by retaining intellectual property counsel. None of can give you meaningful advice based on the limited information in your question. ...