Is it legal to use the word Trump in an illustration? How about Trump National, Trump Hotels etc , words in the Trump Org.

If your shirts are obvious political satire or parody, you would be protected by free political speech under the 2nd Amendment and Fair use. I...

What kind of things should I be thinking about while creating my first commercial game so I do not get in legal trouble?

There are lots of issues to consider. But you are asking in the intellectual property field. So, my advice is for you to retain an experienced IP...

Is a business registered in the selling of cannabis different enough from a social network company to be tradmarked?

Are you discussing a State Business Name Registration? Since Federal Trademark Registration for distribution of cannabis is still unlawful. It is...

What kind of Patent Attorney am I looking for that can best execute and understand my product?

You need a Registered patent attorney that is experienced in preparing applications in the health and beauty field. But more importantly, you need...

Is my publisher required to give me my 100 copies of my book in print even if he never releases the book in print to the public?

It appears that you can request 100 copies once the book is in print. However, without reading the rest of the contract there is no way to provide...

If the term "first draft" is not defined in the contract can I argue that the 100 page full draft I turned in is a first draft?

It appears that the production company is taking advantage of the fact that you are not represented by counsel. You should remedy that situation...

You can use names of famous songs, unless they have trademark protection. Don't use names of famous people, unless they provide you with...

While you don't have a copyright issue. There is a possible trademark and unfair competition concern, if the public associates that phrase with...

Very good Question. You need to find out who owns the copyrights and have the rights transferred to your company. Just because the publisher is...

What can we do/not do in a podcast about Godzilla movies? Still images? Music? Sounds? Do we add a disclaimer? What's fair use?

Excellent question. However, what the status of your use, whether it is infringing, non-infringing or subject to fair use depends greatly on the...