To answer your questions, one needs more information. Because a trademark is an indicator of source of goods/services, one of the basics pieces...

Can you patent a way of selling?

Based on your brief description, it is highly unlikely that you would obtain a patent. For a definitive answer, one would need a lot more...

One does not NEED/HAVE to file for a trademark registration with the USPTO in order to sell goods. Generally, trademark protection does not require...

Can you become a US citizen if you disagree with parts of the constitution?

I agree with my colleague that this is more of philosophical than a legal issue. I believe you do not have to agree, you only need to "promise" to...

Can I depict and say the team in the scene is "the USC football team" without the permission of the University of Southern Calif

Unless there is a compelling reason to use "the USC football team", I suggest you to obtain authorization to use the name. Even if you ultimately...

I agree with my colleague that unless she was an employee or signed a "made for hire" contract, your wife may own the copyrights to the photos....

Why was this similar trademark allowed to register?

Check if there is a disclaimer for the term Luna.

No. One needs to violate each ELEMENT of a claim. One does not need to violate all the claims.

What is the next step to protecting my recipe?

Make sure that you have a thorough Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) signed by anyone who receives the information that you consider a trade secret....

What if i don't pay the money after being sued for copy infringement?

It might be possible to solve any issue you might have without payment of any money. As indicated, you may consider consulting your attorney (1) to...