Re: Re: Using copyright material

Subject: Re: Re: Re: Using copyright material

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: : Can you help me answer this question? : : : : I have written a screenplay, it picks up where another leaves off, most of the charactors are the same, however I have added some of my own. My professor says that the ideas and the complete storyline is mine, but what about the charactors, are they protected under the copyright? : Dear Ms. Bray, : Also, you have the copyright on what you have done and can register it but that won't save you from trouble. : Without research it is my understanding that, the copyright in itself does not protect the characters. : Play with the characters and you may have problems of unfair competition. : M. Arthur Auslander : Auslander & Thomas-Intellectual Property Law Since 1909 : 505 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 : 212-594-6900, fax 212-244-0028, aus@auslander.com : ELAINE's Workshop (sm) : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive

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