Legal Question in Intellectual Property in New York

Copyright Law (continued)

My son attended a wilderness

training camp this

summer (Outward Bound), and had an excellent

experience. He has now written a

book, which he wants to call. One

young mans journey: My Outward Bound experience.

Does he need specific written

permission to use the name of Outward Bound in his book, since that is a registered trademark?

We have formally requested permission from OB, but it has not yet been granted. It hasn't been declined either..

Thanks

Steve


Asked on 9/16/08, 2:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Steven Mark Steven Paul Mark, Attorney at Law

Re: Copyright Law (continued)

If the book is an expression of your son's experience and does not suggest that it originates with OB and/or that OB endorses the book you're fine, under the First Amendment, to use the name OB in the title. You should also include a disclaimer that the book is not endorsed by OB or written with, or pursuant to, permission granted by OB. If you are able to interest a publisher, they may require other caveats.

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Answered on 9/16/08, 3:43 pm


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