How do I file a petition to cancel a trademark? And should I in my case?

If you are using a phrase from a movie, it's likely that the owners of that movie also own the rights to that phrase, possibly under common law...

Do I need any licensing to provide a free, online service ?

Short answer is: YES! It sounds like you are planning to launch a website where actors can post casting tapes of themselves; is that accurate? ...

Am I infringing on any copyright or trademark if I make an item that references something in pop culture?

Are you infringing? It just depends on the specifics. You need to have an attorney look at each of the images that you are reproducing on the...

If I create and later copyright a photograph, can someone use that photograph to reproduce and/or use publicly?

If you took the photograph, then you own the photograph unless you conveyed it in some way to someone else. If you actually registered the...

Do I need a trademark or copyright for a single mothers support group that I plan to start at my local church?

You do not have to file a trademark or copyright. You may possibly develop common law trademark rights by use of the trademark in the local...

You'd likely be infringing on the NFL trademarks and potentially copyrights. Contact a intellectual property attorney for assistance with...

Who's IP is the final videos for sale, clients raw footage but I created the final product?

The creator of the videos usually would own the videos, but it depends on your specifics. It may be that the raw footage is the intellectual...

In short, it depends. Have you sold any products in Canada? Have you registered your trademark in the U.S. or Canada? Is this alleged infringer...

I'm curious to know if that is your original drawing? If so, it may be possible that your drawing is a fair use. . . . Definitely you need to...

How does one protect a phrase self created on a t shirt?

There are ways to protect your t-shirts from copycats. You might be able to trademark the phrase. Consulting with a creative business and...