Can you use intellectual property beyond just referring to it? Go through the four questions below. Each section provides links to help you make an informed decision.
Before arriving at an affirmative answer, check for copyright, patent, trademark and privacy or publicity rights protections that may be relevant.
Check the work for any indication of what uses of it are allowed. The tools below can help you determine what uses may be permitted.
Even in the absence of a license, there your use may be covered by an exception to copyright protection. Use this resources to help you determine whether that is the case.
The copyright statement on a book is often a good indication of who the right holder is, but it may be more accurate to figure that out and secure permission through the sites listed here.