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Can a television drama such as Law & Order use my lines without infringing on my rights?

Asked over 2 years ago - Washington, DC

Recently the television show Law & Order used a character in my same position that quoted all of my lines from a recent interview I did for television. Some of these lines are also published in my book. I was not consulted. Is this an infringement on my copyrights?

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Pamela Koslyn

Reputation Level 20

Answered over 2 years ago. Intellectual Property Law Attorney in Los Angeles, CA.

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If you and your factual situation was in the news, those news/history facts are free for anyone to use, and no one needs to consult you.

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