I created a band logo/symbol back in January. I actually have an email that I sent to a band member on the 11th showing him the idea I had for the logo. Well, his mother had the Photo Shop program and was able to make a more suitable file of it for enlarging (for a banner). The band member was kicked out at the end of April and his mother was upset, so she copyrighted the logo and said she created it (copyright date shows beginning of May). She has now had a lawyer send us a cease and desist letter stating that we are not to use the logo. First of all, can she copyright this behind our backs without permission? Second, can she copyright something that I created and had the concept for? There is so much more I could elaborate on, but don't want to bore anyone. If anyone can help with these initial questions, that would be great.