Can I use a name from a series that has specific meaning?

If this is for personal use then you really have no worries. If this is for commerce then know that no one owns a word in a vacuum. So it is not...

It doesn't appear that you ever garnered rights in the name. So you would not be able to prevent another from using it now unless you begin use in...

If you are using the same logo (source identifier) for each entity then it begs the question of what makes them "different" in the eyes of the...

Does this fall under “fair use” copyright research?

The context really matters and we don't have that here. If you are copying and displaying another's copyright protected content then this can be an...

Can I use a students grad photo in a youtube video?

If you are copying and displaying photos without the permission of the owner of those, in this case probably professional photographers, then sure...

Can I use a photo on my website that was taken by a photographer of my work while I worked for an employer?

The first question is whether your husband was operating under any written agreements that may have addressed these issues. Assuming not, then the...

This really depends on the context. If in the realm of fair use then perhaps this is not an issue. But it sounds like what you are creating are...

Without actual details all we can do here is stab at the wind. If this is a true parody then it would not infringe. "A parody must convey two...

I need permits too sell replica merchandise in california ?

It is not clear what you mean. Are you referring to selling counterfeit merchandise like Gucci bags that are not really made by Gucci? Or are you...

Can I get in trouble with "Serris" as a game name that is similar in name of an EU organization?

If the entities are in very different businesses then this is usually not a problem. For example, Delta Airlines versus Delta faucets. But as the...