What about fictious locations mentioned in other novels but with different stories and aspects? Would that be copyright infringement?
2007-12-27 07:55:49 · 8 answers · asked by halemadi 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Yes, there could be. In the first instance you could be sued for libel, in the second for breach of copyright. Check with a literary agent and/or a lawyer, because even if you have prior permission it will not necessarily protect you in all circumstances.
2007-12-27 08:04:47 · answer #1 · answered by tiger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless the name is copyrighted or the events in the novel in some way mirror the events in that person's life. Also, if the character descritopion is close to the real person's physical description they could possibly press charges but they liekly won't win. You should always include the preface about the book containing fictional characters and events and any characters or events that mirror real like are merely coincidental just to CYA.
Good luck!
2007-12-27 08:00:30 · answer #2 · answered by Kristy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There shouldn't be any legal consequence as long as you specifically state the the characters are fictional. Names are Names. There is more than one Brad Pitt, more than one Jessica Simpson, more than one Jennifer Lopez. And whose to say that you even know who Brad,Jessica, or Jennifer are? You could have lived in the jungle your whole life with no access to TV, Radio, or Magazines, meaning you have no idea that there actually s a Jessica Simpson who is famous. To you it would just be a name you made up.
2007-12-27 08:03:15 · answer #3 · answered by toothlessjenn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 10:26:11 · answer #4 · answered by melesa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have permission you can. But you should probably get permission in writing.
Or you could use a disclaimer, but i think there are probably ways to get around that.
Be carefull with that because you could get yourself into a lot of trouble.
2007-12-27 08:03:22 · answer #5 · answered by abbbijo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wrote a children's book and named one of the characters after my daughter. That is legal because she gave me her permission to do so.
2007-12-27 08:01:25 · answer #6 · answered by EnglishDenis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the names are trade marked or copy righted, or if there are damages, yes.
That said, I would guess that most situations would not fall into those categories.
2007-12-27 07:59:53 · answer #7 · answered by Lochlain 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think so!!! You must use a disclaimer or change the names. You could get into lots of trouble.
2007-12-27 07:58:56 · answer #8 · answered by Pamela 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋