Can Local.com trademark the term "local"?

Sure, they can and they have. See link below. If you use the word local descriptively in your website, then you will probably be OK. However if...

You need to send them a DMCA takedown notice from a Japanese law firm. We, like other US Copyright/IP attorneys work with various Japanese firms. ...

I want to create a letter covering the following: No one has the right to publish without my permission and safe guard my book.

You need an experienced Copyright/IP attorney to prepare a non-disclosure and work for hire agreement with your editor. I suggest that you contact...

Provisional Patents and what is protected and not protected

A provisional patent application is not published, unless you file a National or PCT non-provisionsal application. So you have nothing to worry...

We'd like to file a federal lawsuit. How does a small business go about defending its rights with a small budget?

Unfortunately, policing and protecting your brand is something that a business must do to maintain their market share and to prevent the loss of...

The costs vary greatly on the type of product, the type of search and the type of patent that you are seeking to protect. For Example, a design...

The only way is to obtain a license from MLB and potentially the Kansas City Royals. Even if a particular logo has not been registered, it will...

Do I have a legal case against the publication and or the book publisher?

No you probably don't have a legal case at this point. Even if you could have had a colorable case for slander, liable or violation of your right...

Can I use links in my app which direct to the college website and can I also use the brand logo images and or names?

So, why do you think it is ok to use the brand names and logos of commercial entities. They are more likely to sue you than the colleges. DO NOT...

ENTERTAINMENT LAW: Can one rescind a good-faith donation of rare show business archived material where I DID NOT take a writeoff

I don't think that a gift can be revoked, although the specific law is governed by the state were the gift was made. I suggest that you approach...