Legal Question in Entertainment Law in Texas

My son wants to use cartoon characters in a mural that he is painting for a charitable organization for his Eagle project. Does he have to obtain permission to use those images? The images will never be used for profit.


Asked on 7/15/14, 6:00 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Bruce Burdick Burdick Law Firm

Legally yes, but as a practical matter no copyright owner is likely to raise an objection to a painting for a charitable organization as part of a Boy Scout "Eagle project." Congratulations to your son on making it to the point that he is doing an Eagle project.

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Answered on 7/24/14, 1:49 pm


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