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Hi I've run into some confusion on copyright and trademark for my
graphic novel characters
From the uspto website defines a trademark:
What is a trademark?
A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol or design, or a combination thereof, that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from those of others.
What is a copyright?
A copyright protects works of authorship, such as writings, music, and works of art that have been tangibly expressed. For more information, contact the U.S. Copyright Office (a division of the Library of Congress).
My question is:
typically I noticed for comic book character names, they're usally trademark right? but the actual graphic representation of the character and its unique powers, is copyrighted? ...so is it better to have both types of infringement protection ...for example the Incredible Hulk ...the name incredible Hulk is Trademarked but the green muscle bound graphic representation is copyrighted... am I understanding this right?
Also one other question
I plan on establishing and online presence for my graphic novel before the book is actually completed. I will be posting pages periodically for visitors and fans to read. Whats the best way to handle infringement if it were to occur?...like if i see a movie trailer with my characters on it.
I would really like to get even more legal consultation if possible ...does anyone know any copyright lawyer withing the Arlington, Texas area?
Thanks. Any advice would be most appreciate ...
Hi I've run into some confusion on copyright and trademark for my
graphic novel characters
From the uspto website defines a trademark:
What is a trademark?
A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol or design, or a combination thereof, that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from those of others.
What is a copyright?
A copyright protects works of authorship, such as writings, music, and works of art that have been tangibly expressed. For more information, contact the U.S. Copyright Office (a division of the Library of Congress).
My question is:
typically I noticed for comic book character names, they're usally trademark right? but the actual graphic representation of the character and its unique powers, is copyrighted? ...so is it better to have both types of infringement protection ...for example the Incredible Hulk ...the name incredible Hulk is Trademarked but the green muscle bound graphic representation is copyrighted... am I understanding this right?
Also one other question
I plan on establishing and online presence for my graphic novel before the book is actually completed. I will be posting pages periodically for visitors and fans to read. Whats the best way to handle infringement if it were to occur?...like if i see a movie trailer with my characters on it.
I would really like to get even more legal consultation if possible ...does anyone know any copyright lawyer withing the Arlington, Texas area?
Thanks. Any advice would be most appreciate ...