As noted, there is no blanket answer for this. What is problematic is presenting a false association with a given mark holder or enterprise. So if...

If you are making things based on Disney characters and other copyright protected things then using them in your own commercial enterprise you are...

I don't see any issue given your scenario. These structures appearing in the background are not a problem. The only issue that I can envision is...

Any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work with the US Copyright Office so to perfect your...

There should be no reason that making a true parody even in the adult genre is problematic. You have a right to poke fun of public officials....

That's not an issue. If a video is taken from a public place then this is never a concern.

It could be an issue if this entity has already established a presence here in the US or if they are a very famous brand and can make the argument...

As noted, you could be violating the athlete's right of privacy and publicity, which are state governed laws that vary. These kick in when one uses...

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As noted, even though this is in another industry it is possible that GoPro may argue that such use will dilute their famous brand. This may not be...

Presumably not. As an artist you are free to be inspired by anything really. The only consideration is whether it will be rather clear that your...