LionelHutz
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Non US
Hi all
My Product/service has on it's website, a famous quote from a novel(fictional). e.g 'To be or not to be.'
The product/service is offered worldwide.
I alter the quote slightly: 'To be or not to fish.'
The quote is from a novel, that is still under copyright.
Pretend, Shakespearean works are still under copyright and Billy's descendants are extremely protective of the copyright.
Can I still use this quote?
I would have no problem referencing Shakespeare, even though I am not stating the exact quote, and it is obvious that it is a spoof of Shakespeare. It should be obvious, I am not saying the author endorses my product(The quote comes out of the mouth of a character in the novel)
The problem is, I am using the author's quote for commercial purposes, and I don't like the word 'obvious' with regard to legal matters.
I am not looking for specific Laws, as relates to a State or even a country, just a general answer.
Many Thanks
Hi all
My Product/service has on it's website, a famous quote from a novel(fictional). e.g 'To be or not to be.'
The product/service is offered worldwide.
I alter the quote slightly: 'To be or not to fish.'
The quote is from a novel, that is still under copyright.
Pretend, Shakespearean works are still under copyright and Billy's descendants are extremely protective of the copyright.
Can I still use this quote?
I would have no problem referencing Shakespeare, even though I am not stating the exact quote, and it is obvious that it is a spoof of Shakespeare. It should be obvious, I am not saying the author endorses my product(The quote comes out of the mouth of a character in the novel)
The problem is, I am using the author's quote for commercial purposes, and I don't like the word 'obvious' with regard to legal matters.
I am not looking for specific Laws, as relates to a State or even a country, just a general answer.
Many Thanks
