How do I find out whether intellectual property rights have been violated?

That sounds annoying. How you guys handle this depends on what you are willing to invest in it. Is the publisher here in the states? If so, then...

If you cannot be identified in the photo, any claim you have would likely not be very productive. If it bothers you, send them written notice...

This is trademark infringement because while the mark holder licenses the handles they are associated with nor did they sponsor your product. This...

Of course context matters. But these are really just generic shapes that should not pose a copyright issue. My concern would be more in the realm...

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Can I sell glass tile pendant necklaces that I made using photos of animals that I collected from the internet?

You are right to be concerned because what you propose is straight up copyright infringement. At least with respect to any photos that were not...

Identity for use of CreditCard to pay for services rendered when card doesn't have your name on it but your madden name in it?

I don't really understand this question. This company can ask you to do anything they want no matter how ridiculous. Your option is to find another...

What is a reasonable remedy for brief unauthorized use of a copyrighted photography on a website?

But you can't expect to pay the same license fee one would have paid for something similar after you have used it without permission right? In...

Can I present technology reports as publications?

It sounds like you are asking an industry specific question not really a legal one.

Is this a copyright infringement?

If you have serious concerns that what you intend might infringe, you need a proper consult. We can only offer general guesses here. I suggest...

Can you? Sure. Is this the best idea? Maybe, but it does depend. Are you actually getting into the fashion business or are you merely promoting the...