The test for infringement under copyright law is called "substantial similarity." You are free to create and illustrate your own version of trolls....

Using quotes will generally be permitted. This is largely because using what amounts to a very small portion of a much larger body of work will not...

As noted, if the work is in the public domain then you can certainly take or change as much or as little as you like. But you need to be aware that...

Can someone sell or distribute software that I created without my consent?

The question really cannot be answered based solely on the information provided. If, for example, you are a bona fide employee and created this...

Can someone take legal action against someone who posted their private images?

It depends. Many states now have enacted revenge porn statutes that might make this activity not only actionable civilly but also a crime. If...

Can I sue a major hosting site for copyright infringement for giving my site to another company?

This free and public Q&A platform is not the medium to discuss what amounts to be a rather complex issue. I suggest that you consult with a...

Is it okay to use a product from another company on my ecommerce/social media with my personal product?

You could be seen as infringing if you present a false association, endorsement, sponsorship or other affiliation with any given trademark owner or...

I want to Copyright a specific CA License Plate style picture?

Certain federal government content will automatically fall into the public domain. That is not the same with every state. So we have to assume that...

Can I create and resell my paintings with a popular trademarked image or theme

I would be curious as to some of the examples you mean. It is possible that what you have observed are instances where permission was obtained....

Can registering a domain name constitute a trade mark violation?

Yes, it can trigger an accusation of cyber-squatting especially if there seems no apparent good faith use of the domain other than to infringe upon...