Titles to single creative works are not afforded trademark protection unless they are part of a series (e.g., Harry Potter). This is why we have...

Can I use images from sources such as google, pinterest, and other websites on my blog?

If you use an image for the specific purpose of offering commentary on that image that falls under the realm of fair use. For example, I take a...

Is this copyright or trademark infringement?

The test for infringement under copyright law is called "substantial similarity." So, you know, without more that answer is "maybe." The use...

Am I covered in regards of Copyright Infringement?

The fact that your intention is expository is not relevant unless you are a not for profit educational institution like a public school. Otherwise,...

How do I find out if a trademark is available ?

Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal guidance upfront. It is of course best practice to clear it before you start using...

Their rights to use the mark in the US depend on whether they were already in use with it here before you were. We also would need to understand...

This is not a question that can be addressed here beyond very general terms. Even if we conclude that you retain the underlying IP rights to what...

Trademark would be relevant here if your use of this presented some kind of false association with another business or enterprise. I'm not so sure...

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Am I covered under free use?

As noted, this posses a problem. These figures are themselves protected under copyright as characters of fictional works that can be protected even...

There is nothing illegal about URL addresses online whether they constitute the "dark web" or not. If, as you say, you are not participating in...