Harper Lee Sues Hometown Museum for Exploiting ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’:
“Historical facts belong to the world,” notes the lawsuit, “but fiction and trademarks are protected by law.”
True. Always ask for permission, first. Titles can be trademarked – and that means you cannot freely use them for your own commercial ends. Celebrities have a right to protect and limit the use of their names, too. Always consult an attorney.