Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Georgia

Probably a very good lawsuit if he has a good IP lawyer.

It depends on the extent of the changes, but the facts of your post indicate copyright infringement. Whether it is worth pursuing is another matter. Speak with a local intellectual property attorney to discuss your options.

If you would like to discuss any issues further, please feel free to contact my office. The link to my contact information is below. Thank you.

The foregoing is general information only, not specific legal advice. No attorney/client relation has been created or should be implied.

As a Franchise Attorney I agree with the other attorneys. The general test for copyright infringement is whether the two works are substantially similar. More specific tests, depending on the jurisdiction you are in, include the abstractions test, the subtractive test, the totality test, and the 9th Circuit's famous "total concept and feel" test. Consult with a good intellectual property or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.

Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.

Franchise Foundations, a Professional Corporation