A big time player (think AmEx) has written to my lawyer requesting that I amend my trademark application. Can I get money?

Isn't this a question for your lawyer? If you have an attorney of record, which you presumably do if the other company contacted him with regard...

What, if any, legal repercussions can result from falsifying a registered trademark status of a specific product.

I am having a hard time picturing what you are describing, but it seems you are saying their specimen of the mark as used in commerce is a picture...

If there is a business that is registered as "ABC DEF" Would I be able to name my business “DEF ABC” would this be an issue?

Can you name your business X? That's not something anyone can definitively answer for you in the abstract. It really depends what the words are,...

Should I use the deceased author's name next to the copyright information in the book or my name as the compiler?

Are we talking about Jackie Collins or William Shakespeare here? If the author is only recently deceased their work would still be subject to...

What are some tips for filing a trademark application without an attorney.

The USPTO handed out statistics for the current year's trademark applications at a conference in Alexandria a few weeks ago. Pro Se applicants...

What can I do about an online retailer who ignores multiple DMCA requests to remove copyrighted work?

One quick question, where is the online retailer located? It will make a difference. If the items were initially removed after you sent your...

Is it permissible to use items such as I've noted above in a coloring book about sports since they are items that athletes use?

You can depict shoes, soccer balls, and other sporting equipment without an issue, unless you include the trademarks of individual brands as well. ...

Is it worth trying or the refusal is unambiguous? What if our application is registered under another class?

You need to speak with your own attorney to receive specific guidance about how to proceed with your trademark registration. It's really better to...

The first thing you're going to have to do is determine who owns what. You really should speak with an attorney who can review the details of your...

Is there any legal way I can produce and sell these with the sketches I have?

Yes, there is a legal way to produce and sell greeting cards depicting the likeness of actors. Get permission from the actors who are still...