How do I know if I am infringing on intellectual property or copyright when I create art from photos?

No one can 'clear' what you propose. If the photos are copyrighted than there is a risk if you prepare derivative works. They might be...

Can I name my new company similar to another company's name?

It will depend on the actual words. As pointed out above SUBWAY for a restaurant is arbitrary and famous. BAR AND GRILL would not function as a...

The above answer is a good one. If they are truly photographs the copies of which are sold for their artistic merit, and the locations are...

How do I get a movie company to release the name of the orignal writer of the movie. And who do I call?

The above answers are good ones. It would not seem that you have enough information to know who to ask, so maybe Internet or some academic...

I don't know of one, but I would hope to be able to follow other answers in case someone finds one.

If my company start up name is similar to another company, can I add a word to my start up to differentiate?

Depending on the Court there are between a half dozen and a dozen factors considered in determining a likelihood of confusion. Differentiability...

I am being sued for trademark infringement with made up evidence from plaintiff and fake witness. What should I do?

If you have been sued you should retain a trademark lawyer to defend you. Your question is a little confusing. Clock and block sound like they...

The software patent is basically the key algorithm used in an actual product and services.

The general rule is that an algorithm alone is an abstract idea and not patent eligible. If your provisional application differs from the...

Can someone trademark something but not use that trademark?

The above answers are good ones. A registration for a mark that has not been used for three years is subject to cancellation. It's a little more...

Can someone lie claim to a very commonly used phrase that is NOT trademarked as their own?

The above answers are good ones. You don't 'claim' trademarks. They are a function of recognition.c If one uses such a phrase as a mark and it...