How much protection does a design trademark get?

That would almost certainly be a violation, if the two marks are as similar as you describe.

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Your father would be the lawful owner of the copyrights in those songs whether he registered them or not. When he died, any interest he had in...

If I want to use a name like 5 hour energy, same naming scheme, am I better off registering on......

I really don't want to sound rude, but this is the 4th or 5th time you've asked the same group the same question. You do understand that the...

How did the character mark 8 hour power get on to the principle register as it is merely descriptive?

"8 hour power" does not seem merely descriptive of a drink to me. "8 hour power" could refer to batteries, an exercise program, small children,...

Yes, assuming you have made a parody, then you are the author of the work and your authorship extends only to your original creation. Any rights...

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Can a website use another sites name, and images, in their content without permission?

Obviously, the other site cannot use your images because that would be copyright infringement. As to whether they can use your site's name, it...

Patent publication earlier possible?

Yes, you can request early publication. Your application must be in proper shape though. Here is a link...

Seeking Pro bono Entertainment Atty in Phoenix AZ

You should be able to do a simple search for contingent fee lawyers in phoenix above.

Can I use a mark registered on the supplemental registry to another company

The other two answers are good ones, but I will add this. Registration on the supplemental register is actually an acknowledgment that the...

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Do I have an issue with copyright?

If you create an "original artwork" as you stated, then you shouldn't have a copyright issue. That said, will you be abstracting an existing photo...