She is being sued for performing a number of characters to which the company holds the copyright. She only sells the live performance, no videos or other merchandise.
Any advise?
2006-07-21 11:08:45 · 6 answers · asked by sfdays-dad 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
Companies guard their copyrights closely. I would get an attorney and try apologizing through him. Also, she should stop using those characters in her act immediately.
2006-07-21 11:16:08 · answer #1 · answered by kny390 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's one of the exclusive rights a copyright grants to its owner:
"...gives the owner of copyright the exclusive right to do and to authorize others to do the following...
To perform the work publicly, in the case of literary, musical, dramatic, and choreographic works, pantomimes, and motion pictures and other audiovisual works..."
She needs to contact a copyright attorney as soon as possible. Here's what the US Copyright Office has to say about that matter:
"You may wish to seek professional legal advice from a copyright attorney and to discuss your legal options. The Copyright Office is unable to provide referrals or a list of attorneys. Your local or state bar association may be able to recommend a copyright attorney, or an attorney who specializes in intellectual property, arts, or entertainment law matters. Alternatively, you may wish to investigate whether a public interest organization that offers services to authors and copyright owners, such as Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, has a regional office in your area that may assist you with locating free or reduced fee legal services or assistance. In addition, local law schools may provide representation through clinical programs in Intellectual Property or Arts and Entertainment Law."
Hope that helps!
2006-07-22 11:50:30 · answer #2 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is clearly in the wrong. You can not infringe upon another person's copyrighted material to make money.
Her best bet would be to try to keep it out of court by settling.
2006-07-21 18:14:00 · answer #3 · answered by curiousgeorge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds as if there really is copyright infringement involved, and, as such, there is nothing she can do
2006-07-21 21:40:39 · answer #4 · answered by ps2754 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She could try apologising, and say that she didn't realise she was in breach of copyright and that she will not do it again.
2006-07-21 18:13:23 · answer #5 · answered by sarch_uk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consult a good lawyer. Big corporations have deep pockets.
2006-07-21 18:12:14 · answer #6 · answered by starting over 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋