Can I License or Patent this Idea?

There are enough gaps in your facts that you should consult with a patent lawyer and get all the facts developed and see how the law applies. New...

What are my options if any or am I at a total loss?

There are four things to explore: (1) whether there is "property" capable of being owned, (2) if there is, who owns it and (3) would there be...

It's not that simple. On clothing, in particular, there are required labels. If you are selling product, they might be required to remain on the...

It is probably copyrighted if it's original. In theory the "ideas" are free for anyone to use so in theory you could outline to the idea level and...

Can I sue someone who used a photo of mine in a magazine without written consent??

Good answer above. I would also check Instagram's terms and conditions. By "agreeing to Instagram" you might have agreed to more than one...

Questions about trademark

With respect, those "personal reasons" might not be good enough to excuse an adverse decision whose res judicata/ collaeral estoppel/ issue...

If you are going to be "selling Walt Disney Company pins" as an authorized dealer of authentic pins made under the express authority of Disney,...

Don't think of a trademark and brand name to be different things. A name used to identify the source of products is a trademark. That's where...

The above answer is a good one. Avvo has your location as Seattle and you say the guy on the other side is in Mexico. You'll need to discuss with...

I just found out that a manuscript I copyrighted in 1990s but did not publish has been published by someone else. What can I do?

If by "you copyrighted" you mean you registered your copyright then you should have the full range of remedies available, but your damages claim...