Am I legally able to refer to mainstream Superheroes by name and backstory in content being sold to teachers?

I agree with the other attorneys that we need many more facts in order to give a specific answer, so it's best to speak with an attorney about your...

Can you create an art object that looks like a NFL team mascot or logo and not infringe on any copyright Or logo ?

Your friend's plan is most likely infringing on the teams' copyright and trademarks. Other attorneys here have already analyzed the potential...

Is it legal to use images of characters from movies, video games and/or comic books as wall decor in my business?

I agree with Attorneys Natoli and Paradies in that the issue is that you're using these characters to promote your related business, giving rise to...

We don't have enough facts to provide a useful answer to the potential IP issues, but I agree with Mr. Siddiqi that without a non-compete...

Do I have a legal case even though I didn't have a contract?

Do you have any paper records (Emails, estimates, etc) where you discussed a price? It's possible to prove a verbal contract, but it will be...

Will the preliminary contract be valid if it is composed by a non certified lawyer?

Yes, it doesn't matter that the contract was drafted by a non-lawyer. As long as both parties understood the terms, and there is no ambiguity or...

Yes, you are not infringing on Facebook's trademark by putting their name on your business card. You may use a trademark nominatively—to refer to...

I emailed the public relations manager of a famous music producer asking to pass on a link of my friends music to the celebrity

It's not illegal, it's a policy thing. I assume the PR person was just not a lawyer and was doing what she was told. It's largely because if a...

If a singer buys a song from a songwriter, does the songwriter still receive credit as the author of the song?

If there is an assignment of copyright as some of the other attorneys have asked about, then they don't necessarily have to give the songwriter...