I am having a hard time finding information on copyright infringement--any help would be appreciated. Here's the situation: I am starting a business and would like to use MY FRIEND'S (who is an artist) drawing of Timon in my logo. This is totally her interpretation of the character, not anyone elses. Can I do this? I am not selling it as a product, merely using it in advertising. Thanks for any insight.
2007-05-03 03:25:20 · 5 answers · asked by Jody L 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Drawing & Illustration
YOu are using a character of Disney to make money. Sorry this is clear infringement. You are using a creation of another company to advertise your own. Have your artist friend create a new character just for your logo.
2007-05-03 03:33:15 · answer #1 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here is the question you have to ask, would a jury of ordinary people in a court of law agree with you that your friends' drawing is nothing at all like the Disney version.
Also, while the name Timon is not copyrighted or trademarked by Disney, using it with your drawing would be prima facia evidence that you did want to associate your image with Disney and cause confusion in the market place. You definitely need to use a much different name.
2007-05-03 08:25:18 · answer #2 · answered by lare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's Timon, it's copyright infringement. A drawing of a meerkat wouldn't be.
To be sure send the picture to Disney and ask them.
2007-05-03 03:29:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
once you purchase the fabric from the keep, the producer has already paid the Disney employer a value for the final to apply their characters. basically figuring out to purchase the fabric does not circulate that suited to you and your products. you may opt to touch Disney for permission to apply their characters and pay any/all fees linked with that use. An occasion is the Mall of usa in Bloomington, Minnesota. initially the subject park interior the middle replaced into titled Camp Snoopy. while the subject park now no longer needed to pay the Charles Schultz organization for the final to apply the Peanuts characters ALL connection with them had to be far flung from the park, which contain some rides that have been Peanuts character particular. your organization isn't distinctive - in basic terms for now on a smaller scale. I wish you the suited on your venture!
2017-01-09 09:23:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is your company anyway? are you a meercat breeder? other than a flagrant intellectual property violation, it's just kind of a poor idea for a logo.
2007-05-03 07:46:29 · answer #5 · answered by moebiustrip 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋