Is "inspired by" a copyright problem

Subject: Re: Is "inspired by" a copyright problem

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: If one were to consider writing and developing a film inspired by an old film put out in 1944, what would be the line copyright line to watch for? : Let's suppose that some of the main characters in the new version were inspired by the original and the confines of the dramatic setting are similar but subject to a radical updating from a WW II setting to a science fiction space theme. : When does derivitive become a non-issue? : Is inspired by different than based on? : Should the author just make-up completely new characters keeping a sliver of the setting? : Thanks, : Franklin Macintosh

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