Can we say "Compare to BRAND" or "With ingredients used by celebrities" on our new skincare line of products?

Yes, BUT, you have the opportunity to violate FTC and FDA regulations. You can't misrepresent. You must know what is in the products. See counsel.

Start up website...will I have legal troubles with this idea?

There will be several hurtles facing the Asker in implementing the proposal. It is unlikely that Amazon will be interested but the user will have...

Am i going to be sued for domain owned for similarity?

Trademark Infringement is the use of a word, symbol or device previously used by another person in commerce regarding a similar good or service. ...

Can I get a photo of myself that I took with my phone copyrighted in order to get Google to remove it from it's search results?

DCMA takedown may be available. If you took the photo then Register with the Copyright Office and submit a takedown notice to Google. See an...

Do I need permission from a company to include an image of their product in a product I am creating for sale?

If the image was made by someone other than the Asker then permission will be required to not be infringing copyright. If the commercial use is...

How to find who owns legal rights to a specific work?

Contact the U.S. Copyright Office to learn of their search assistance and the associated fees.

What is the procedure for applying/registering for a Global Trademark?

The Madrid protocol is used to register trademarks in foreign countries. See an Intellectual Property attorney.

Should I file a provisional or nonprovisional patent with the USPTO? I am just getting started and am wondering which route.

There is no pro bono counsel for assistance with Patent Applications. The Patent Attorney is licensed to provide Patent assistance. It is...

You can start business now as "Pike Place etc" but you will not be granted a Trademark which would preclude any other use of Pike Place or...

Patent it yourself - Question about PPA's

The Patent Office does not examine a PPA. The process of self-preparation and filing of a Provisional Patent Application, which is suggested by...