Business names v. trademarks? The problem with similarity if with Trademarks. If goods or services are sold or provided by a company/business by...

Will I have to rename our family farm because some business came along and got a patent for the name of the farm for coffee?

No. But you will need an attorney to correspond with the adversary. Trademarks are words, and other things, that identify the provider of a good...

If the photo is not your copyright property - by you as the author or by you obtaining license or permission - then your use is Copyright...

Do I own the photographs I took?

This Intellectual Property contract dispute has to be taken to an IP attorney. There are too many factors that can only be developed with Counsel.

What will happen if I file as 1a for a recently abandoned trademark application, that was filed as 1b?

Recently abandoned may mean an oversight and create the opportunity for you to realize litigation expenses. See IP counsel.

How to obtain legal rights for the use of Movie Stars pictures in a book?

There are multiple copyright and privacy issues involved. See IP counsel.

How can I take a new business Idea and merge it into an already existing entity?

See IRS counsel for interaction between 503 corps.

Probably not enough artistic content. But possibly Trademark. Universities guard the sales of sweat shirts, mugs et al. See IP Counsel.

Which is more preferable to hire Senior Attorney or Junior Attorney?

Find names of Registered Patent Attorneys. Search at uspto.gov for patents filed by individual attorneys. Call attorneys and ask them questions...

Can a Canadian company file an opposition against a U.S. trademark application?

Yes. Potential for consumer confusion will be revealed or negated. See IP Counsel.