Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Florida

regarding copyrights can you use a purchased graphic incorporated into your own art without infringement? example a Mickey Mouse graphic placed into an original art scene


Asked on 6/22/12, 9:50 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Philip Duvalsaint Philip A. Duvalsaint, PLLC

Yes. However, if you do, you will be subject to suit for trademark and copyright infringement. You may have defenses such as fair use, parody etc.. However, companies like Disney are extremely aggressive in defending their intellectual property rights and you can expect a cease and desist and a lawsuit if the art scene is displayed publicly.

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Answered on 6/22/12, 10:39 am


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