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Posted by M. Arthur Auslander on March 09, 2001 at 04:16:18:

In Reply to: Trademark/use of disclaimer posted by Jeff on March 08, 2001 at 12:10:58:

: Can an author, who wrote a novel use existing trademarked/copyrighted Characters i.e. Spider-Man, BatMan Superman,If they use a disclaimer stating that the use of those characters names(names only, no pictures)is not endorsed, approved or licensed by their respective companies.

: Any insight will be greatly appreciated.

Dear Jeff,

Without taking any professional responsibility, reference is part of free speech. Actual use, collides with copyright, trademark and unfair competition law.

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
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