Complicated Slender Man Rights

[quincy]

Ok so thats a lot of replies.

Basically here is the use of Slender Man I will be using for:

Portfolio: A project for both my team members and I to use for portfolio purpose, meaning for the use of demonstrating our creative and technical ability in creating video games during job interviews, or self promoting.

Steam Green Light (Free Demo): If things turn out well, we also considered just posting the game on steam, a video game distributing platform, for free. We will not sell this project for profit, and if we change our mind other wise, we will surely further consult.

I believe Victor is from Japan, and I have no idea where the trademark is registered. Also, what happens if the creator and option holder died? What happens to IP when the IP holders are deceased?

Although it is nice that you posted back, you have already been informed that this site is for US legal questions and concerns only.

Slender Man is registered in the US. Your plans now appear to require permission from the rights holder. When an individual who holds IP rights dies, the IP rights are part of the deceased's estate (i.e., they generally belong to the heirs).

The laws in Canada are different from those in the US and you have actually been provided FAR more information than we usually provide to those from other countries.

You will need to have any additional questions you have answered by an IP attorney in Canada.

Good luck.

 

[justalayman]

Oh Quincy. Maybe I was less psycho and a bit more psychic than first believed.

If the owner of ip rights dies his property is dealt with just like the rest of the property in his estate. The rights don't cease to exist.

The rest I'll leave to Quincy.

 

[quincy]

Oh Quincy. Maybe I was less psycho and a bit more psychic than first believed.

If the owner of ip rights dies his property is dealt with just like the rest of the property in his estate. The rights don't cease to exist.

The rest I'll leave to Quincy.

Maybe just a LITTLE less psycho.

Well, I don't intend to look up any more Canadian IP laws for our Canadian friend ... but it was still nice of fighder to return to clarify his project plans.

I will recommend to him once again that he have his video personally reviewed by an IP attorney in Canada prior to implementing his proposed uses. With his additional information, the video does not appear to fall quite so nicely within the fair deal guidelines as I thought it might.

The personal review by an attorney in Canada is important so he can ensure his project does not infringe on any rights. The video demo would seem to require permission. And nothing can kill a portfolio presentation quite like a prospective employer discovering the portfolio contains infringed material.

I KNOW there is legal help available to him in Canada so hopefully he will look for it there. US law really does him little good.

 

[justalayman]

What, the celebrate Christmas and they have lawyers? Man, next thing you'll be telling me they speak English!!!

 

[quincy]

What, the celebrate Christmas and they have lawyers? Man, next thing you'll be telling me they speak English!!!

English ... and French, too, I hear, for the refined among them.

 

[justalayman]

English ... and French, too, I hear, for the refined among them.

Oh sacre' bleu

 

[Silverplum]

Ah, foo foo!
/Joey Tribbiani, Friends

 

[quincy]

It is nice to know we have forum members who can handle the refined Canadians should they come to visit ... although maybe it might be best for you to stick with the less-refined of the refined, Silverplum.

 

[Silverplum]

It is nice to know we have forum members who can handle the refined Canadians should they come to visit ... although maybe it might be best for you to stick with the less-refined of the refined, Silverplum.

Kegs of Coors for everyone!!

 

[quincy]

Kegs of Coors for everyone!!

WooHoo!!!! My holiday time-off is starting just as I hoped it would!!!!