Legal Question in Entertainment Law in California
Are movie character names proprietary?
Could I name products after the first or last name of the movie characters played by Johnny Depp?
Asked on 7/06/09, 3:43 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Stone
Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE
Re: Are movie character names proprietary?
The studios will claim you are violating their trademarks, and they will send Lawyer Scissorhands after you.
Answered on 7/06/09, 4:15 pm