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Quote copyright question (Intellectual Property)

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 15:04:00 GMT

Colorado. I am wondering what are the legal issues royalty fees assoscaited with using quotes from musicians, politicians and other public figures on greeting cards or other merchandise and selling it commercially? How about if the quote is accompanied by a picture of that person? Thanks for any info!

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  • Tue, 14 Mar 2006 22:00:00 GMT(1)
  • thanks for the information. are there any legalities associated with citing the person the quote originated from?
  • Tue, 14 Mar 2006 11:35:00 GMT(2)
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    Colorado. I am wondering what are the legal issues royalty fees assoscaited with using quotes from musicians, politicians and other public figures on greeting cards or other merchandise and selling it commercially? How about if the quote is accompanied by a picture of that person? Thanks for any info!

    Quotes, short phrases, names, titles, etc., are not copyrightable subject matter, so they cannot be copyrighted. If the personality said it, you can use it, in most cases.
    Use of a picture is more complicated. First off, unless you actually took the picture yourself, most likely someone else own's the copyright to any picture you might contemplate using, and you will either need permission to use the picture (purchase a license, etc.), or you could face a copyrightinfringement suit.
    Even if you have permission from the copyright owner to use the picture, depending on exactly how you are displaying the picture and on what merchandise, there may be further restrictions on the use of the picture.
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