In your case, drawing a picture of Mrs Brown (instead of using the photograph) and calling it a Mrs Brown case is still a trademark infringement, because you implying that there is an association between your product and a trademark. Mrs Brown isn't an idea, an idea is in your head. Don't go bacon my heart isn't an idea either, it's a physical product with an automatic copyright.
But in a nutshell and to stay out of trouble, it's what pisquee said. The only grey area or 'debate' is for a judge to decide and you don't want to be in that situation. A judge couldn't give a f*** if you are a newbie or not...no offence.
If you have been following the news, copyright and publicity rights are getting very aggressive. Beyonce and Taylor somebody shutting down Etsy sellers for even mentioning anything associated with their brand.
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