The legal question is discussed in the fine article. > Disney has also started using this logo before some of its films. > If you make your own Mickey cartoon

The legal question is discussed in the fine article. > Disney has also started using this logo before some of its films. > If you make your own Mickey cartoon, can Disney use trademark law to interfere? Trademark law is all about preventing consumer confusion – and not about getting in the way of creativity – so it depends on whether people are likely to be misled about the source of your cartoon. As long as no one thinks it is a Disney joint, there should not be a trademark problem.