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A word or title is usually not able to be copyrighted. However, it could be Trademarked.
No
The word "Coldplay"is probably trademarked as a name.
Ping-Pong was trademarked on 20 September 1900.
"Forrest Gump" is trademarked and copyrighted to Paramount Pictures.
The "Darwin fish" is a symbol, not a person.
It's more than likely trademarked since that is what is used for words & phrases.
The World of Warcraft logo is trademarked. it can be used for personal usage as long as the trademark notice is included but cannot be used for commercial gain without express permission.
No. Names/titles cannot be protected by copyright. However the term "Hang Ten" is currently trademarked
Bootlegging alcohol, yes. Bootlegging trademarked or copyrighted material, it depends on the item that was bootlegged in some cases.
They are not trademarked as far as I am aware though, of course, they are copyrighted. The have come to be a standard fare in robotic stories. No doubt they will also be incorporated into robots if we ever progress that far.
The masks of a luchador are not copyrighted, but each one is unique. Each mask is symbolic of a single wrestler and are so highly valued that removing one is considered a grave insult.