Re: Re: What can and cannot be borrowed?

Subject: Re: Re: Re: What can and cannot be borrowed?

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: : : I am starting an invitation/favor business. I need to know what I can and can't use. For example, may I use fonts from a program I've purchased on invitations that I sell? My I use a likeness like, for example, Micky Mouse on favors? If not, what if the client brings me that kind of famous image to scan onto a favor? Then, may I use it? The only laws I have found explained on the internet pertain to what I should do if I want a patent or trademark. : : Im just a law student so please don't take what I say as legally binding. : : The simplest answer I can give you is that any time that you use someone else's image on your own products you run the risk of either copyright or trademark infringement. : : In regards to the fonts, whether you can use the fonts without fear of infringing a copyright will depend upon several factors including the type of font it is, the purpose of the program containing the font, and the user agreement of the program. : : In all likelihood, you will not be allowed to put Mickey Mouse on your products (with some special expceptions which I don't see in your facts) without some kind of agreement between you and Disney. : : You mentioned that you can't find any laws regarding infringement, you may want to search the "Chilling Effects Clearinghouse" wesbite for a rudimentary understanding of copyright/trademark infringement law. : : Good Luck, : : Jason Yearry : Dear Mr Yearry, : Without research and taking professional responsibily, it is my understanding of the law that there is NO legal protection for typy fonts. : M. Arthur Auslander : Auslander & Thomas-Intellectual Property Law Since 1909 : 3008 Johnson Ave., New York, NY 10463 : 7185430266, aus@auslander.com : ELAINE's Workshop® : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive™ : Reality Check®

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