Legal Question in Entertainment Law in California

Do you need the rights to adapt a play to an updated version?


Asked on 1/25/10, 7:01 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Richard Jefferson M.E.T.A.L. LAW GROUP, LLP

Yes. You definitely need adaptation rights.

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Answered on 1/30/10, 7:44 pm
Gordon Firemark Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark

Yes, unless the underlying play is in the public domain. I do lots of theatre law, and have helped many producers with updates of underlying material. I can help you determine whether the play in question is still protected by copyright.

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Answered on 2/01/10, 9:17 am


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