Do I need a separate registered trademark for my recording studio & my band?

Paradoxically, the answer to each of your questions might well be YES. That's because PROTECTION can effectively be broader than...

Do I need legal protection for editing and publishing my first book which will include stories submitted from other people?

Yes. You would at least need a grant of permission to publish the work of each contributor. You might optionally elect to seek a transfer of...

Let me get this straight. You say that you "play[ed] a ... role in a TV series" and that it was apparently voluntary, with an understanding that...

Is provisional patent application publicly viewable?

Good news. A provisional U.S. patent application doesn't become publicly accessible, until and unless a nonprovisional application derived from it...

Is it legal to personalize an item with a famous Car company's logo for my own use?

When you say "doormat," I take it you're referring to a mat to place outside the front door of your house, as distinguished from a "car mat" that...

What are the correct legal actions to take to start a business and build a brand with clothing and accessories?

Well, you seem to be conflating two different things. One is to choose the kind of business entity to operate, be it a corporation, LLC,...

Prototype -- At what point should you do a prototype of a new invention?

Attorney Burdick has, as usual, provided a thoughtful and comprehensive answer to the question asked. So let me supplement it by focusing on the...

Can a name that is a description get trademarked?

First thing, let's note that there are various ways in the U.S.A. to establish rights in a trademark. One way is to REGISTER the trademark with...

Need to file a copyright infringement suit. What is my next step?

Attorney Burdick is spot on. Perhaps all you need is a DMCA Takedown Notice. But if the appropriate strategy is to file in federal court, this...

Can I legally use other company's logos/imagery in a "how it works video" describing my product on my website?

It depends. Perhaps your use of the trademark is "nominative use" that isn't infringement at all. If you wish to minimize the risk of getting a...