What happens if I advertise under a business that I am not affiliated with.

If you cuak like a duck, and walk like a duck, then you are...

Is it legal to discuss, in a novel that I am writing, movies and other books that actually exist?

it is not illegal. Your book would be commenting about an existing creation. You must be careful that you describe the movie in your own words,...

Any unauthorized use of a trademark by other than the owner is illegal. It is irrelevant whether you receive any compensation. It is irrelevant...

I am an Interior Designer. I have a letter of agreement stating the area for which the specification is written.

Most likely your design is your intellectual property but since it may be considered a work for hire the specifics actually depend on the clauses...

How do I arrange a meeting or get in contact with someone in charge for the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB?

All professional organizations have in place a process to filter and handle unsolicited input, such as your artistic design. In theory you may be...

Is file sharing online legal?

No, file sharing per se is not illegal, but if what you share is somebody else's property is akin as buying stolen property. Yes, downloading a...

Who do i conntact if i know someone who is selling stuff and they are making there on nfl stickers

If you are correct, then you would contact the Trademark owners. To find the owners just search the mark by wring it on the USPTO link: ...

Can i use a major league baseball insignia in a cartoon if Im not selling it?

Yes it is. While unauthorized commercial use of a trademark (TM) it is fairly understood that it is TM infringement. However, many people still...

Patent Law

A patent attorney is a alwyer with at least one degree in sciences/engineering, that has passed, in addition to the state bar exam, the USPTO...

If you received (not purchased, not imported) a fake (trademark infringing) handbag, you may give it (not sell it, not export it) away. Be aware...