Not for the same thing or an obvious variation. It wouldn't be new or your invention.

Can I use the abbreviations for a trademarked video game if I want to write a tips and tricks book on the title?

Under nominative fair use, if the only way to identify the subject is by name, and you do no more than that, you might be OK. It will depend on...

Can I use a movie title for a clothing line?

There isn't an automatic prohibition. A title alone is unlikely to be copyrightable because it's a short phrase. One phrase out of am entire...

If you agree it could be up to a court to interpret what it means. It wouldn't necessarily be "illegal" without more -- such as, but not limited...

Can you register a trademark for common words? It depends on the words, the goods and if you use the words to indicate the origin of the goods. ...

If a patent is no longer active due to failure to pay maintenance fees in 2011, may another person re-file as their own?

No. They didn't invent it. And the expired patent is prior art.

We want to use wheels on the beach as part of our business name. Is it allowed due to the song wheels on the bus. ?

Those are good answers above. Another perspective is that areas of the law that might apply aren't exactly addressed by your questions. Whether...

What is the process, time frame, basic cost for creating and owning a trademark. Is there free initial consultation available?

The answer above is a good one. An added perspective is that nothing in law "creates" trademarks. Marketing creates trademarks. A trademark...

Those are good questions but indicate a possible fundamental gap as compared to what trademarks must do. You have a registration for a mark that...

Can I register a copyright for a book that my father published a few years ago but neglected to register at that time?

Someone on behalf of a "Claimant" can register. The "Claimant(s)" would likely be the heir(s) and the Author sounds like it would be your father. ...