Am I allowed to use copyrighted material during development of my program product if I plan to replace it on release?

Copyright includes at least the exclusive rights to reproduce the copyrighted work in copies, to prepare derivative works based on the copyrighted...

If I sign a contract for a record label, do they "own" me?

The record company's and your rights and responsibilities under the contract will generally be defined by the contractual provisions, subject...

You may or may not be currently be potentially liable for copyright infringement, because, at least, fair use is looked at on a case by case basis...

I am a songwriter and someone has taken the songs I wrote and stolen them and placed them in commercials without telling me

On the surface, it appears you may be able to sue for copyright infringement, and may be entitled to actual damages, and if you registered the...

I have a great idea for an NFL app that would require a license from the NFL for it to work, how do I go about doing this?

Generally, it is possible to get a patent for an invention related to computer software, however, it may be difficult because the USPTO may...

Am I infringing a copyright here?

A very short phrase is generally not covered by copyright, by itself, however, use of a very short phrase may be copyright infringement of a larger...

You may want to, at least, file for a U.S. trademark application related to a name to be used for the magazine. Generally, you should do a US...

Can I sue for taking basically my name?

If, for example, you are selling/rendering similar goods/services compared to the other party, under a similar trademark, there may be a likelihood...

3D model copyright sold by original creator after I was given permission to use it for a video game?

It would be important, at least, to look at the licensing agreement, if any, to determine if it indicates a license to be irrevocable, regardless...

How do I get permission from NFL and colleges to use logos for my paintings I would like to sell?

Generally, it may be difficult to obtain permission to use NFL or college logos for products to sell. Regarding NFL see:...