If you are merely copying the photo then this could be a copyright infringement especially if this was a professional photograph repleat with...

As noted, it is hard to say from here whether you have any viable claims to make at this point. Before you take any further action on it, I...

If the shoes are just appearing incidentially in the work this should not be a problem. If, however, they are a focal point of the piece then it...

I would not rely on that if your submission was unsolicited. You need to create a proper non-disclosure/non-use agreement. If you need...

It does depend. If you are specifically commenting on that work, the creator of that work or the message of that work then I can see this as a fair...

Business contract

I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss your objectives in more detail. You can start by calling around to several for a...

It will really depend. It is not clear whether this is even trademark use. Even if trademark registration was not at issue, there are still claims...

If your market can easily perceive Charlie Brown, for example, in or on the product then this is an infringement if sold without a license. If...

Can I use a marvel image, such as half of the caption American shield for advertising?

If it is clear to your market that this is a Marvel image then you could be held liable for trademark infringement because it presents a false...

Do I have cause to pursue legal recourse?

A situation like this cannot be addressed in a vacuum. We will need to understand exactly what your claims are here along with all the facts and...