If it is a brand, pursue a trademark search first.

Quick question I have the info to back up my legitimacy. Im the real creator of Facebook name and everything before MZ.

A trademark is not a patent, two separate areas of law.

Could I have problems down the line on an invention similar to mine that has a patent pending?

A patent search/opinion will clearly answer this question.

Cannot trademark anything considered "generic."

Hi I would like to patent an idea that I have. what are the steps. Thanks

First and most critical money spent is to clear the search for both patentability and infringement.

I want to trademark a name, what is the safest and most cost effective way to do this ?

Clear a federal search first.

Is opposition possible regarding disclaimed elements of a configuration trademark ?

The Opposition is based upon the entire mark as a whole.

Trademark your Business Name Or Business Logo what is Better?

Words alone first are most important.