It depends. This can't be answered based on a hypothetical. Retain a trademark lawyer. If Big Red Foam Products sells king size mattresses that...

One statement of use is possible, but must list each product which is in use, and those not in use must either be cancelled or "divided" into a...

It's a wise decision to consider alternatives to "designer inspired" products. If truly "generic" then by definition the whole world can do what...

Often "designer inspired" is a euphemism for *counterfeit". If you're buying counterfeits from China, adding rhinestones won't make them...

How can I acquire another publishing company's intellectual property?

It depends on what intellectual property existed. Copyright is different from trademark, for example. It also sounds like you are imagining you...

It depends on how you use them. If part of the artistic content, reference to places is probably permitted. Could there be some deceptive use with...

The answers above indicate there are different, legitimate, ways to look at your facts. That's why you should retain a lawyer and not use Avvo to...

who owns the intellectual property?

Locate and study all the documentation surrounding your participation and getting academic credit. If you are a University student, the University...

First, it depends what the "release form" says. There isn't any magic to naming something "release form". Some include releases, some include...

Competitor filed for my trademark

Avvo is not a place for free legal advice about specific cases. Contact a lawyer who will do a conflict of interest check and if you retain them...