Does this mean the company can do nothing in this situation?

The above answers provide some insight. It will depend on the company. If it is a sole proprietorship with no employees, the owner will still be...

What is the most inexpensive way I can trademark my idea/product?

The above answer is very thorough. In a sense, the cheapest way you "can trademark" is to do nothing except label the product when it comes to the...

The above answers are good ones. If by "can I trademark" you mean "can I register the trademark" after you search you can file an Intent to Use...

May I legally download photos of celebrities (musicians specifically) for the use of creating artwork / digital artwork?

You are not permitted to make copies of a copyrighted work without infringing. You are not permitted to make derivative works from a copyrighted...

Is pending patent still protectable ?

The above answers are good ones. Your complex questions indicate a potentially basic misunderstanding about the process. You can only go to court...

The above answers are good ones. Basically, it depends on the poem. If old enough copyright may be expired. If still in copyright, it will also...

If you already own a holding company, should the subsidiaries be DBAs or just trademarked instead? Also can DBAs have divisions?

The above answers are good one. Since the purpose of a "holding company" is to own other companies, it sounds like you are answering your own...

Should I sign an exclusive contract?

The above answers are good ones. It is probable that the exclusive contract means you won't have another manager. But you had better read both...

You should consult a trademark lawyer. If you used the name as a trademark or service mark, and you used it first, you may have established common...

Can a non-profit group perform a track off of Youtube in a parade if they aren't making money off it?

Parades that expect to have music performed may have obtained ASCAP/BMI licenses. This assumes that the song is listed with ASCAP/BMI. You may...