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

Your potential protection may come from patent and/or copyright but it is unlikely from your statement that either would apply. If the two apps...

Funny complication videos copyright laws.

What you are looking to do can be risky, and expensive. I would advise that you go onto Amazon and download a copy of INTRODUCTION TO INTELLECTUAL...

Can I post stuff from NFL.com as a fantasy player to a youtube account?

Depends what you mean by "stuff." Much of what you see on sites such as nfl.com is copyrighted material and cannot be duplicated (which includes...

When it comes to patterns on clothing or something similar like a nail art stencil, how do you check for copyrights?

This is what copyright lawyers do, they help you determine if you are proceeding on safe ground and, if so, is what you are doing protectable and...

What can be done about a website that seems fishy?

Prior responders are correct but I would add that it would be far more effective if your friend was attempting to defend his name, not you. He has...

Are there any entertainment lawyers in the Philadelphia area

I don't disagree with prior responders, but if you want to work with local counsel I would advise that you try the FIND A LAWYER feature of Avvo. ...

As long as you make no false association with the toys and have acquired them legally there should be no problem using them in your business. (It...

This is not a good idea for a lot of reasons, including the fact that you would be labeling a product as your own which is already labeled by...

Will i be sued?A friend of mine is in a band....and they had their 20 year anniversary last month...they had someone tape it..

There are two questions here, can you be sued and can your "friend" sue you. You could be sued, although it is unlikely, as making copies could...

I am writing a research paper and there is a term that is trademarked by a company. how can I use this term legally?

To points. 1. You can always use a descriptive term as a description as long as you are not using it as a source identification, i.e. a...