What are the chances that a major game manufacturer would steal your idea if you enter their contest without copyright/patent/TM

You need to take a look at what the manufacturer is asking. Gaming contests do not usually ask for contributions of intellectual property for free....

I have the impression that you may have problems if you do not contact an intellectual property attorney. The questions you need to address are not...

Does the trademark examining attorney need to explain why she is maintaining her refusal?

The examining attorney's "rule book" is the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure available at...

Does he need a trademark/business attorney?

I agree with counsel above. One thing you should be able to articulate to yourself and your attorney is where the money is. This can be critical....

A brand name for a line is generally covered by a trademark. The issue centers around whether your brand name would cause a likelihood of...

Can I copy a list of name found on other website?

Make sure you give your IP attorney ALL facts that apply to your situation. Are you providing a checklist or and ordering form or some sort of...

Contract workers.

Counsel above have addressed significant legal issues. However, it sounds like you brought up the legal issue because there are some significant...

Non-Compete Agreement in Califonia

Your work experience is yours to take with you in California. However, the analysis does not end there. Some companies develop a body of trade...

Consequences of copyright assignment.

I agree with counsel above. In addition, the university may wish to consult a copyright lawyer to write a clause defining the university's shop...

I have a company called Bank Roll Barbies, can I be sued for using the word barbie's. Not using Barbie but "Barbie's"

The statute says that one element of trademark infringement is likelihood in the marketplace as to the source of the goods. It generally does not...