Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Texas

Is it legal or ethical to use actual historical persons as characters in a novel of fiction?


Asked on 11/02/09, 9:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Bruce Burdick Burdick Law Firm

Yes, provided you clearly indicate that the work is fictional. Satirical works can do this even with current celebreties. You should also clearly state whether or not the actual historical person has or has not authorized this use, especially if he or she has not authorized the novel.

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Answered on 11/16/09, 3:59 pm


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