Can a company have exclusive rights to printing the name of a city on clothing if the city is also the name of their company?

Your description makes other facts essential, and it is likely best to consult a trademark lawyer. This is particularly the case if the reason you...

If I have a trademarked business name at the federal level and a business does not comply how expensive can the court battle be?

It can be expensive to go all the way to trial. You're also going to have issues about the geographical nature of Asheville and the...

What constitutes copyright infringement in my situation?

You bring up copyright infringement in your question. A photo done by an employee within the scope of employment belongs to the employer. Assume...

I am the inventor my partner is a trial lawyer, can he applied for a provisional patent with out being a patent lawyer?

All good answers, but I wonder if by "partner" you mean "coinventor." That could change it if you are both coinventors.

I altered my city's flag for a tshirt design. Can I trademark the design that I came up with?

I did that for a group in which I am a member. It's probably more a matter of not doing it deceptively than copyright or trademark. The flag...

How does a TX-based business file a claim against a hospital in LA for a business contract violation?

Some contracts provide for choice of law (which state's laws govern) and choice of forum (in what location a lawsuit may be filed). Read your...

The question can't be answered based on a hypothetical. The actual marks and goods need to be considered. Your distinctions might not avoid a...

There are good answers above. If you have twenty years' use, you might even have priority, or a defense based on delay, but there are many nuances...

What are the primary legal issues to be concerned with when writing a "how-to" instruction manual about trademarked software?

As the above answer indicates, there could be issues, or you could avoid infringement. It depends on the detail in what you do. A patent is...

If people are only "reporting" trademark infringement, remove the logos. If what you mean is that you received a cease and desist demand from BMW...