QUESTION
Can I sell prints of paintings of comic book action figures?
Asked on Nov 12th, 2013 on Litigation - Florida
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The paintings also feature parts of a comic book cover that feature the super hero action figure. Am I violating copyright law?
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Yes. That is a clear case of copyright violation. One is prohibited from gaining financially from someone else's work without getting permission.
Answered on Nov 18th, 2013 at 12:21 PM
Susan Marie Basko
You should discuss your situation with a lawyer and show that lawyer your exact pictures. There are two areas of law here, Copyright and Trademark. The paintings themselves probably meet a fine art exception. The prints of the paintings might not meet that exception, or they might meet it. You need to discuss with a lawyer about this exact situation. There are so many factors and I cannot make this call without seeing your exact work.
Answered on Nov 15th, 2013 at 8:10 AM
Without seeing the prints, it sounds like you've created a derivative work from the original copyrighted material. You'll probably need permission to sell your work.
Answered on Nov 15th, 2013 at 7:36 AM
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Sounds like you are violating copyright laws.
Answered on Nov 15th, 2013 at 7:28 AM
Theodore M. Roe
In short, no. To do so would be to create a derivative work in violation of copyright law (and possibly trademark law). You must have an assignment or license to do what you suggest.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2013 at 7:20 AM
It's a straight copyright violation. You would need a license to so place comic book characters or book covers on t-shirts.
Answered on Nov 13th, 2013 at 8:13 AM
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Consult with an experienced intellectual property or IP attorney to make sure.
Answered on Nov 13th, 2013 at 8:13 AM