Legal Question in Intellectual Property in New York
buying film/character rights.
I am a fledgling screen writer who is interested in writing a sequel to a movie that came out in 1981; the movie was a flop, and the studio clearly has no intention to ever revive the character. Who should I contact about obtaining the rights? The original writer? The studio? If the studio, who/what department should I contact?
Asked on 7/28/06, 9:30 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
John Friedman
Law Office of John K. Friedman
Re: buying film/character rights.
Check IMDB and determine who owns the copyrights and trademarks -- then you negotiate.
Answered on 7/28/06, 9:44 am