Legal Question in Entertainment Law in Connecticut
Fiction novels
Is it against the law to include the names of actual establishments or businesses in a fiction novel?
Asked on 6/10/01, 11:23 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lawrence Graves
Coolidge & Graves PLLC
Re: Fiction novels
Certainly not illegal, and unlikely to be actionable unless you portray the establishment in false light, or suggest sponsorship or affiliation between the establishment and your work.
Best wishes,
LDWG
Answered on 7/02/01, 5:03 pm