Can I mention a sports team name in an ad selling non-sport related items?

It looks like your usage of the trademark of the sports team would be a permissible "nominative" use of the term.

I have helped a couple of clients get regular U.S. patents on articles of clothing. This is the kind of patent that includes "claims" that define...

No. It is not possible to get a U.S. design patent under the circumstance you describe.

The fact that you are aware of your obligation to keep confidential your present employer's information is a good start. That should be enough to...

It looks like you've done some investigation that's going to help you and the attorney you hire focus on the essential issues. It's important to...

Patent infringement involving 3 companies

A U.S. patent with a valid claim to a gizmo provides the patent owner A the right to sue for infringement anyone lacking a license under the patent...

If a doctor were to take part of my cells and then sell it who will get the profit?

I take it you are writing a paper about the HeLa cell line. A lot has been published about this. See "The Human Body Shop" by Andrew Kimbrell...

My idea/solution can save the hotel industry millions? Do I need an intellectual property attorney to protect my idea/solution?

Yes, this is the kind of situation where an intellectual property attorney could develop a strategy to use the most pertinent legal tools to...

REGARDING PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS :

I have re-categorized the question as it does not relate to Intellectual Property.

I have an idea for a new kind of food service and am not sure what is the best way to protect it from copycats.

From what you say, there's no immediate answer. What you should do is speak confidentially with an attorney who understands the legal toolbox of...