It sounds very suspicious, so carefully study the written authorization to distribute and sell. If we assume they are genuine goods, authorized to...

You should retain a lawyer to review the actual agreement you have with the artist. From your description it sounds like you have no copyright at...

Should I get a patent?

Good answers above. It sounds like it might be the subject matter for a patent (not always clear) but you need to move way past an "idea". Write...

Can't really tell from your description, but if you had a first office action, to which you responded, and now you have a second office action...

How do I get a logo or name trademarked and get a song copyrighted?

Good answers above. Registering your copyright is a good idea and your out of pocket costs are low if you do it yourself. Review the requirements...

You can't. Were you to retain a trademark lawyer he or she would be able to provide you with an opinion based on data in a search and their...

How can I avoid trademark infringement with a business name?

Good answer above. A added comment: If [REDACTED] were the word "Electronics" it might be different than if [REDACTED] were "Exxon." You can't...

It would probably be a "false advertising" violation, the Federal Trade Commission, a state Attorney General or, in DC even a trade association,...

Look up 4 U.S. Code § 3 - Use of flag for advertising purposes; mutilation of flag. No one can use the flag for advertising, whether you are a US...

I used a copyrighted image on my commercial web site

Don't ignore them. Statutory damages are $750 to $30,000. It is not a defense that you didn't make money. Negotiate the best deal you can, but...