If it was just renewed it could be nearly ten years. Chances are your facts are different. If a mark has not been used for three years it is...

Patents can be granted for non-obvious combinations of compositions of matter. But getting a patent or not has nothing to do with whether it's...

Those sound like pretty trivial differences. You should consult an attorney to get an opinion on whether they are enough to avoid a likelihood of...

Can I copyright/trademark knitting patterns/logo designed by grandmother when copyright has expired? Slightly change patterns?

There may be better options than creating "new" works and leaving the others behind. That would be better discussed confidentially with an attorney.

More than what you write would be required for you to have liability. A patent lawyer would know what to look for. General rules are that there...

How can i determine specifically if the work i did as a consultant is my intellectual property?

Copyright belongs to the "creator" unless done by an employee within the scope of his or her employment. A working definition of "employee" (it's...

Can I use vintage illustrations commercially?

If the dates are correct, those would be in the public domain and free for you to do what you want.

Can a game be patented?

Games can have patentable aspects, but when it's a board game it often comes down to the apparatus used. It would be best to consult with a patent...

Can I import and resell branded Chinese items that look inspired by another branded item?

The answer above is a good one. While you write a detailed narrative it doesn't describe the actual similarities and differences. Nor should you...

Is accessing copyright infringing or trademark infringing material of any kind on the internet illegal?

Not to go crazy, but in theory, making a copy of a copyrighted work without permission is infringement, and in theory if you access with your...