Can I use a professional sports team logo (Ex. NFL - Ravens) on an free app that I develop? Do I need a license to use them?

Revenue is not relevant. It is still commercial use and you need authorization to use a copyrighted or trademarked logo.

I concur with prior responders. An assignment may be accomplished via the Terms of Service entered into by the copyright holder, but it is also...

My rock band wants to use a screenshot of a YouTube video of a cancelled TV show for our album cover. Is this legal?

I concur with prior responders. Typically any photo or video has a copyright, whether registered or not. As such you need authorization to use...

How can you tell when streaming online content if it's infringing on a copyright?

Any time you are providing content it is your responsibility to ensure that you have the right to use the content you provide. If you create the...

Is it copyright infringement to sell a software program that generates puzzles similar to a minigame of a videogame?

It is illegal to sell a tool which can only be used for an illegal purpose. So, if your software only creates puzzles which infringe on a...

In Arizona, can a bank file identity theft charges if the victim does not want to pursue the case?

Civil charges can be brought by anyone harmed. This includes the bank, whether you like it or not. If criminal charges apply, that does not need...

Can I use a shoe as a prop in a fine arts photo

Your answer depends upon the perception. If the consumer sees your photo as an ad for the shoe, then you have a problem. As this is likely not...

What type of lawyer do I need to research if a book is in copyright since it is not readily apparent?

As pointed out by prior responders, you can either hire the Copyright Office to determine copyright status, or hire a copyright attorney to do it...

I have an idea for a new social network type of program or app and need help on how to get the idea mine and no one else's.

Protecting ideas can be very tricky. None of the normal intellectual property tools apply to ideas, not patent, not trademark and not copyright. ...

If I have a friend on Facebook who posts questionable Copyrighted audio track to a video & isn't a way to allow me to complain?

I am sorry if you expect to get legal counsel on this site. That cannot happen. You are not in an attorney-client relationship with the legal...