I need legal protection to safely market my app idea, where do I start?

You need to engage an intellectual property attorney to advise you. Your attorney can work with you and prepare or negotiate a non-disclosure...

Does the custodial parent have intellectual property rights over the shared child's image?

Very good question, you received a lot of answers. If you need to proceed with this issue further you need to engage an experienced copyright...

Not really an Intellectual property question. I will reclassify for you.

When you said it expired, do you mean in the State registry or do you mean that the Federal Trademark has expired. In either case, it is prudent...

It depends whether there is a likelihood of confusion. One indicia is if the services are marketed in the same channels of trade. Retain an...

Is fan fictions actually copyrighted?

Most likely infringing. Retain an IP attorney to advise you if you wish to publish/sell the shirts.

Relatedness of Goods In Trademark Law

The answer is YES. They can. The real inquiry is there likelihood of confusion in the minds of the purchasing public. Retain Trademark Counsel...

What can an USA company owing a patent which it claims I am infringing do to sue me if I live in Bulgaria?

If you are importing infringing items in the US a US Patent owner can file an action against you and any assets that you may have in the US Federal...

Does patent infringement directly offends the law and does it directly means I will get sued?

I'm really not sure what you are asking and why. Patent infringement is a civil matter and infringers are sued by patent owners in Federal...

I wish to protect my intellectual design property from being used by another undercutting firm and need help with contract.

Sounds like you need protection for your copyright in your source code and a contact with your client to protect you from your competition. You...