The answers above provide good guidance. The only way to know for sure is to ask the "known Company" for documentation to show the product is...

As pointed out, it sounds like a trademark registration, not a patent. All the facts will need to be evaluated, but if it's true that you started...

Ignoring any employment law issues -- we'll assume these are employees at will and there aren't any discriminatory aspects -- it depends on the...

Are brand names copyright?

There are too many ambiguities inherent in your questions. Monetize, for example, could mean almost anything. It's trademark not copyright that...

The above answer is absolutely right. From the perspective of a non-California lawyer who sometimes addresses cases in the Central District of...

Absent a written agreement, what are a separated partner's rights to a partnership's unpublished material?

Band breakups are often troublesome. You should retain a lawyer to go over all the facts and you should also archive documents, like checks and...

Is using a company’s name (just the name ~ no logo or other identifying mark) on a tee-shirt infringement?

The above answer is correct. But if called upon to defend, you might be able to assert a "nominative fair use" defense. However, it will depend...

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If I recreate famous hats from franchises like ashes hat from pokemon but don't label them as his hat, could I sell it?

It's a tough one. If the original company promotes the hats, it's more likely they can show it is recognized like a trademark. There's also the...

Trademark registration possible if similar name exists?

Classes are primarily administrative. Likelihood of confusion depends on the actual goods. It also depends on the actual words. Trademark...

Can I use song lyrics on a t shirt I produce and sell them?

Both answers make good points, If someone else uses one phrase from a much larger whole, the question of whether that taking is enough to be...