My designers specialize in cartoon characters. Can I use their original works, if the subject of the work is under a copyright?

Your use of "from a cartoon" raises serious issues. If that means the designers are creating art that is substantially similar to art in cartoons,...

It sounds like breach of contract. It sounds like it is a contract for more than $500 which means it must be in writing to be enforceable. Go to...

Can I sue Ford Motor Company for not providing map updates for a 2016 Lincoln MKX?

The first place to start is to read all the documentation that came with the car and navigational system -- purchase documents, manuals and...

You can't get advice on a specific situation on Avvo, nor should you want that. Retain a trademark lawyer and get confidential advice. It sounds...

In the process of “explaining” the uses of my product, can I use copyrighted images to give potential customers ideas.

Arguably a low resolution thumbnail of an authorized work could be fair use, but it's hard to see from your facts that the images you are...

The above answer is a good one. Then there's the logical one -- if you want to start a "brand", that identifies you, how can you do that with...

What are some advisable ways to ask for revisions to this employment agreement?

It doesn't sound like an employment agreement, from the use of the term "Contractor". Other than that, it really can't be analyzed in the abstract....

Can I be sued?

It sounds like more facts would need to be investigated to determine risk. It may be affected, for example, if you are a "data collector" under...

Can my ex husband legally use a commercial I am in for his business?

Generally, someone's name or likeness can't be used for commercial purposes without permission. Whether there was a release signed or an implied...

Who owns the rights to reproduced artwork based on source material?

You should retain a copyright lawyer because more facts will need study and you want a confidential opinion. The date of creation, publication...