Can I use the name Trump, or Drumpf, for designs of novelty clothing items for sale?

It would be difficult for you to obtain your own rights in such a name. In terms of a right to use in context, free speech would support a right...

If software patent is difficult but why MSFT, GOOGLE, QCOM, and more file so many and their business are well protected?

You're confusing some concepts. A design patent is for the ornamental aspects of a useful it.vA A utility patent on a software based invention must...

The above answers are good ones. Consider, since it is a vendor, whether you can get permission. You are on the edge of taking ideas -...

Should I trademark my book title?

The answer above is very thorough. It would be best to consult a trademark lawyer to go over all your facts and options. While a book title might...

Why did you wait 32 years? That copyright is so old that you'd have to address whether it was published without copyright notice. That part of the...

Can a Logo be Copyrighted? -- I'm the designer; so, I'm asking about a copyright, not a trademark.

The answer above is a good one. Compare the Morton Salt girl, or the Rolls Royce hood ornament to the Paypal "PP" logo. There first two are...

My work was published by a literary magazine. All rights to the piece have reverted back to me? Can I make them remove it?

An interest search engine optimization strategy? You had better have a look at the documents by which the magazine gained authority to publish in...

Can I use a TM that is part of a registered TM?

I agree with the above. Where the marks are identical, the test is whether the goods are so close that they are likely to cause confusion. There...

What Federal Rule of Civil Procedure can be used to reopen a case for a subsequent misappropriation of trade secrets?

The actual dates would be important. If it's been 28 days it's different than a year. Read Rule 60. If there was a second misappropriation, though,...

If my product is made in the USA but the packaging and labels were not, can I still claim that my product is made in the USA ?

Probably, but as pointed out above, you should read the FTC regulations. Additionally there is a line of Customs rulings on the subject that don't...