Would using pro football team titles in a forum be a trademark infringement?

It is not copyright infringement, but it is on the edge of TM infringement. They certainly own their team names as TM's. But of course news media...

What kind of lawyer do I need?

You need a copyright lawyer. Plenty of them work for defendants such as your self. I would look on this website under Find a...

Defense of self character

Candidly, defending one's character is not a legal matter but one involving the public relations profession. Look on a website like that of Amazon...

Group of amatuer poets want to substitute words of published song, for a song lyrics writing contest not for profit.

I agree that your question--your plan--is not clear. But it sounds like infringement. I am attaching a link about fair use, but taking the...

What are some common reasons (e.g. making a claim that the product does something within a trademark "slogan"?) for TM denial?

Actually, the main reason for rejecting a slogan is that it is "informative." Instead, it must point uniquely to a source of the product. But the...

Candidly, regardless of he said/he said, and especially among 16 year olds--who probably cannot legally make agreements regarding ownership of...

Joining a growing company. How to spell out terms before misunderstandings occur?

I have been involved with deals just as vague, and they tend to become very ugly. I might add that becoming a partner in a business that may or...

Where would I find a Music Lawyer?

You are smart to have a lawyer look over such a deal before you sign, especially these days, Start by looking for one in IL or a nearby state,...

Is it legal to copy my sites name and services

That you are even asking the question means you do not understand the law of trademarks or the related by separate law of domain names. That is...

If I was to use an Apple Macbook Pro in a movie and Apple sued me would they likely win.

It sounds like you are planning an incidental use, one without plus or minus connotation. They can hardly complain. In fact, if they were of a...