Who can pursue any legal manners in finding out if there is money?

Yes, the copyright law has evolved over the last few years. Termination and renewal rights are relevant here. Time to get some good advise on...

Can I use a trademarked word in conjunction with another word for use in a business name?

The real question is whether your use will dilute the mark. This is a serious issue and you should consult an expert I.P. attorney to help you...

I started my own clothing line and i recently stumbled onto a site selling the same exact clothing as me. Can i sue them.

-clothing designs are not copyrightable. -utilitarian objects cannot be copyrighted. But, if you have really registered your brand name as a...

This would probably be considered fair use. This would not be competing with their products, so it is probably neither copyright nor trademark...

I run volunteer animal rights group and we have a logo. I would like consultation about whether I need trademark to protect it.

Exactly what the logo is is quite relevant. a search can be a good first move. Logos can also be registered for copyright. Did you have an...

Yes, trademark registration is quite valuable.. Although someone else could form a corporation, LLC or partnership with the same name; they would...

I have a pending trademark application that is pending but there is a major casino that is trying to stop it and take it from me

We, as well as others here, are ethical attorneys and can help you.

TRADEMARK- if my business name/logo has been researched (trademark search) & found available, can I proceed with business?

Yes, you should proceed with the business. As a matter of fact, after you have cleared the name-- it is best to start business and than apply for...

Do you think it is illegal to use a Sesame Street muppet's face in a local cafe's logo?

-yes, absolutely! Trademark/ copyright infringement. Unfair competition and misappropriation. Why not create something original?

RE: trademarks- just started a business- chose a name, checked go daddy- it was avail. got the .com with it- can i proceed?

NO, you need to have, at least, a screening search done. Consult a real I.P. lawyer. Good luck