Is it illegal to transform movie characters in Photoshop?
You did not state what their use of this material is exactly. If they are doing this for their own amusement and not commercializing any of this...
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You did not state what their use of this material is exactly. If they are doing this for their own amusement and not commercializing any of this...
The default under US Copyright law is that unless you a bona fide W2 employee and doing this creative work within the scope of that employment OR...
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It would depend on the content and substance of the recording. You have a right and ownership to your own creative expression, but in the context...
The issue here is a trademark issue not copyright. Your motivation to make these likely gives us the answer to your question. If your market is...
In short, yes. But so can anyone else. As noted, make sure you adhere to any and all terms that apply to your use. If you have further...
As noted, you are making a derivative here, not just recording one's work. So you will need to get permission before doing that from the copyright...
This sounds like a pickle to be sure. If they are in the same class of goods and services and in the same location then they have senior rights....
I'm not sure what info you are seeking. The recordation of ownership can be amended and the records of TM holders are public info at least for the...
You've received some good insights here. Ultimately, it is a very fact intensive scenario that should be properly evaluated. This sounds like it...
Trademark infringement is a personal tort action and perhaps in this case only the entity is being named in the complaint, but of course you...