Yes, you would need a license for what you describe.

As my colleague notes, you need to get your own legal counsel on this and consider all the facts to determine whether their use in this context...

The original is now ancient, so you are free to use that without an issue. A recent translation, however, may be protected, so I would avoid using...

As a general rule, if you can see something from a public area like a roadway, etc. then it can also be photographed or video recorded. As noted,...

That's exactly what trademark infringement is. If you need clarification, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss your...

The DMCA will provide a safe harbor so long as this was user generated content, which is what it sounds like. If you need help with a response,...

The style itself can't be protected in a vacuum so to speak, but the actual creative expression can. The test for copyright infringement is...

As noted, it seems are to figure that this would not be a a copyright issue. If you need clarification, I suggest that you consult with a...

As noted, there are no specific lists but more general reference to general or generic shapes. If, however, you contribute artistically to the...

All we can say here is "maybe." As noted, it depends on the mark. If the mark is famous and fanciful like Google then presumably using it in any...