Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Texas

Is it legal to download images of Disney Pixar characters or other licensed characters and use them to sell products? I see many people selling shirts, invitations, etc. online using licensed characters in their designs. Isn't that copyright infringement?


Asked on 2/22/11, 2:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kevin B. Murphy Franchise Foundations, APC

As a Franchise Attorney I can say this. Yes, it is copyright infringement to use copyrighted characters - unless they have permission (via a paid license) from the copyright owner. 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

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Answered on 2/23/11, 5:15 pm


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