A flag may be a work of authorship and a copyright property. But the focus is the "word". Words and short phrases are not usually copyright...

Yes you need to worry. Infringement litigation may be defended by Fair Use and your use may be comment or criticism. But you'll only know if it...

Can I create a brand name and sell products under this name without UPC codes?

UPC codes provide accounting and inventory information. Your Trademark alerts consumers of the source of goods and services as a means of reducing...

You can resell but without reference to the store from which you bought unless you have a license or permission. You cannot suggest a connection...

Can I publish a guide to my union contract (aka CBA)? I'm not an attorney.

Yes. You can offer a disclaimer. See an Intellectual Property attorney.

First, a design patent only protects the ornamental appearance of "something" such as the grill design on a car. A utility patent protects a new...

How do I know which trademark form to apply for?

It is possible that you have a date of use that gives you rights over other firms which commenced following your business commencement. You need...

Would it be ok to show my product to a product developer that may have a conflict of interest?

Have such interactions only with executed Non Disclosure Agreements in place. Are these "ideas" or do the "ideas" suggest the need for a "thing"...

short phrases are not usually protected by copyright. However, be cautious for well knows phrases. Short phrases may be trademarks. You'll need...

There may be two requests - one regarding Trademark and one regarding branding. For Trademark a search will be done by an attorney doing Trademark...