Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Georgia
I wrote a book explaining Parkinson's Disease to children. I sold the International rights to a pharmaceutical company. They have changed the title of the book,. The title was Who Is Pee Dee? It is now Qui�n es Parky. Pee Dee does not translate to Parky in Spanish.
Parky is not a word that most of us liivng with the disease like. I feel it is degrating. I would never used that word in the title or any where else. Can they changed the title but still list me as the author?
2 Answers from Attorneys
That depends on the agreement which you signed with them, which you have read and we have not. The answer will be there.
The extent of permissible use of the contents of your copyright protected book, or any derivative thereof, by the pharmaceutical company will depend on the scope of the license as determined by your written Agreement. Additional facts will be needed prior to any determination of whether the Company is actually in violation of the intellectual-property-use- clauses within your agreement.
There are many complex factors that cannot be determined until your executed Agreement has been thoroughly reviewed, so I would advise that you consult an experienced Intellectual Property attorney to resolve this matter on your behalf.
COMMENTS MADE HEREIN ARE NEITHER LEGAL OPINION NOR DO THEY ESTABLISH AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP.
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