For a poster at a national conference on Disney Princess exposure do I need to use the TM or C or not use any of those words?

The devil is in the details on this one. My guess is your poster is likely "fair use" if it is strictly as you describe it is not done for...

User on my web forum named after a trademarked character

You do have a DMCA takedown policy, don't you? If not, or if you don't know what I'm talking about, you need to see an IP attorney and get one. It...

Generally NO, that will likely be both trademark infringement and copyright infringement and can get you into a serious legal liability. If it's...

To get to the permissions department, ask for the "legal permissions department". They will know what that means. Alternatively, you can see an IP...

I am an author. I have created a unique book format that I would like to secure as intellectual property.

I confirm that what attorney Doland advised is correct. an artistically creative and original format is likely to be protectable by copyright, and...

If I add a notice to my website that there is a charge for my photos being used, can I then invoice those who do so?

Q:""If I add a notice to my website that there is a charge for my photos being used, can I then invoice those who do so?" A: Sure, but they may...

How do I make sure no one else uses a phrase I use for business purposes? I consider this to be intellectual property.

The form of intellectual property for phrases used in commerce to identify the common source for goods and services such as publications is a...

Producing a condiment to be sold in grocery stores using a co-packer. Do I need a patent on the recipe?

If your condiment is new and not obvious, by all means you should get a patent. However, I seriously doubt your condiment will meet the criteria...

What the heck are "manufacturability" and "operability" indemnifications?

"Manufacturability" and "operability" indemnifications and patent licenses are not actually all that unusual. When representing corporate clients,...

Can I patent an existing product outside of U.S.?

NO, NO and NO. You cannot get a patent on someone else's existing invention being sold in Japan that you "introduce" to the US market, at least...