Hobbits are a social group in fiction writing.?

Question

Can I write a book about Hobbits without paying a copyright fee?

Then does everyone have to pay a fee to the first writer who used Eves, Fiary and Trolls. There are many books using them

Answer 1

Here's what I have-

"Hobbit" is a trademark owned by the Tolkien estate, as are most of the names, places and artifacts included in books by J. R. R. Tolkien. For this reason Dungeons & Dragons and other fantasy tend to refer to Hobbits and Hobbit-like races rather as Halflings (hin in the Mystara universe, hurthlings in Ancient Domains of Mystery).

Answer 2

Don't use the name "Hobbits." In the Forgotten Realms book, there's a group of people called the "Halflings," which, presumably, is different enough that the authors didn't get sued. You could probably get away with using aspects of Hobbit culture but changing the name of their race and maybe a few other details as well (like removing their hairy feet, or something).

Answer 3

Personally I like to think of the hobbits as more of a fraternity like the Elks or Shriners than a social group after all they do wear silly hats, drink a lot, and have parades
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Answer 4

I'm pretty sure Hobbits are copyrighted to J.R.R. Tolkien's estate. Don't risk a hefty lawsuit over it.

Answer 5

not really sure but i think you should make up something else as to not get viewed as a copy cat by the general public.