No. You can't use someone's likeness commercially without permission. Copying the lyrics is probably copyright infringement.

Is it legal to make a band t-shirt using a related illustration?

In addition to the right of publicity and copyright infringement problems mentioned above, using the band name to sell Tee shirts is probably...

It sounds risky. If you copy an ad that has original content you could be liable for copyright infringement. But not all ads are the same because...

Can I be sued for using a business name in the same area as mine if that person did not trademark that business name?

As pointed out above, trademark rights can have some complex nuances. Business licenses neither create trademark (or service mark) rights nor...

Can a TV network use my fed. reg. trademark name ? I created this name and persona and have used it continuously since 1973.

As pointed out above, this would be better handled in a private consultation. You don't want legal advice posted on a public board. To prove...

I’ve been asked by a big production company to go through one of my movie. Do I need to have anything legal at this point?

A good answer above. If you're going to do a do it yourself copyright registration research the requirements for uploading the deposit. You might...

Is Football, as a sport itself, copyrighted?

The answer above is a good one. Copyright gives the right to control making copies of works of authorship not controlling ideas. You'd need to be...

Say i start a civil case 2018 how long do i have to finish, or is there a statue of limitation on time?

It sounds like you should consult a lawyer. If you file a lawsuit in court, you've done what is required by a statute of limitations. Statutes of...

Can I use military symbols for designs?

If you mean generic rank insignia like stars, bars and chevrons, as long as they are not misused to falsely indicate rank, they are likely OK to...

What direction should I take if I want to sell my products right away? Trademark through state or trademark through federal

A Federal application will give you a date of constructive use if it is filed as an Intent to Use application. You will need to have sales in...