Can I use a sports logo from online,

This sounds like straight up trademark infringement. I don't like to offer conclusions over this platform without the benefit of all the details of...

Is any content of this video considered fair use under current copyright laws?

You're not going to get the kind of highly specific analytical advice you are seeking over this free and quite public Q&A platform. Some of what...

Will I get in trouble for selling t shirts with the name "Squat Lake City" if I do not own the LLC?

This is really a trademark question and you would have to properly clear the mark before you can invest in it. The fact that this other operator...

How can I protect myself against copyright?

You should have a proper master service agreement drawn up that offers an indemnification and hold harmless clause so in the event you are being...

Can I delete a trademark in order to file for a very similar worded trademark

You can formally request that the first mark be canceled, but you don't have to do that for the reasons you state here. You would simply alert the...

How can i get a legal compliance letter?

You didn't elaborate on what compliance regime you were referring to. What is the concern here exactly? Are you operating in a regulated industry?...

What do I need to set up to protect an idea for a phone application? A patent?

There is no way to protect the "idea." The odds that a patent will add value or be economically viable for an app these days are probably pretty...

My written work was used in a book without compensation. What steps can I take?

If the intention was that you would be paid for your time and efforts, then I would treat this as a non-payment contract matter. That is, as a...

There is just no way to address this without all the details. We will need to know exactly what you are using and how you are using it. Before...

Is it legal to make reproductions of toys from the 1970's if the original company went bankrupt and there are no patent numbers?

My concern is copyright infringement and possibly trademark infringement. The fact that a given company goes out of business does not mean that all...