Is this a strong fair use copyright claim?

While I don't believe this would be "fair use," your use might be permissible anyway. It is possible that the photographer of the exotic animals...

Yes, you need their permission to use their logos and team names. These entities are very careful about unauthorized use of their intellectual...

A common word may be registered as a trademark so long as it is not primarily the common name of the goods or services on which it is used. A term...

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Can I copyright an idea first and then patent it once I get a prototype for it?

You need to consult a professional about whether your invention can be protected under intellectual property laws. As others have answered,...

What you describe is NOT personal, non-commercial use - it is a "public performance." Under the U.S. Copyright Act, a public performance of a...