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... about copyrights or trademarks and how tightly they are protected.
For example, say someone writes a book, and they wish to title the book exactly like the title of an already existing music album. Would this be actionable? I know a book is fundamentally different from a music album, but it still involves intellectual property. Does the author have a leg to stand on if the album-maker decides to sue? Who would be at fault, the author, or the publishing house that allowed it to go through?
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@suzianne saidI know that 2 albums can have the same name,John Coltrane & The boo radleys GIANT STEPS/The Cure & George Michael FAITH, probably many more, but it suggests that they cant be copywriten. hope this helps.
... about copyrights or trademarks and how tightly they are protected.
For example, say someone writes a book, and they wish to title the book exactly like the title of an already existing music album. Would this be actionable? I know a book is fundamentally different from a music album, but it still involves intellectual property. Does the author have a leg to stand o ...[text shortened]... s to sue? Who would be at fault, the author, or the publishing house that allowed it to go through?
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@david-burton saidI love Coltrane's Giant Steps. I play it often. Never heard of the other.
I know that 2 albums can have the same name,John Coltrane & The boo radleys GIANT STEPS/The Cure & George Michael FAITH, probably many more, but it suggests that they cant be copywriten. hope this helps.
Maybe that's the lesson? I dunno.
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@suzianne saidAs far as I know song titles and album titles cannot be copyrighted. I think this is a the same for book titles and character names etc. If correct, and I’m pretty sure it is, then these are not classed as “intellectual property”.
... about copyrights or trademarks and how tightly they are protected.
For example, say someone writes a book, and they wish to title the book exactly like the title of an already existing music album. Would this be actionable? I know a book is fundamentally different from a music album, but it still involves intellectual property. Does the author have a leg to stand o ...[text shortened]... s to sue? Who would be at fault, the author, or the publishing house that allowed it to go through?
A quick search on a few trademark/copywriter legal sites should help you further.
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@suzianne saidBe aware that there is a difference between copyright and trademark. A title cannot be copyrighted, but can be trademarked.
... about copyrights or trademarks and how tightly they are protected.
For example, say someone writes a book, and they wish to title the book exactly like the title of an already existing music album. Would this be actionable? I know a book is fundamentally different from a music album, but it still involves intellectual property. Does the author have a leg to stand o ...[text shortened]... s to sue? Who would be at fault, the author, or the publishing house that allowed it to go through?
https://www.writersdigest.com/copyrights/can-you-copyright-a-title
I would advise against trying to publish a very well-known and probably trademarked title, such as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone or Huckleberry Finn.
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@moonbus saidWhat would you advice if the title is manipulated into something like this?
Be aware that there is a difference between copyright and trademark. A title cannot be copyrighted, but can be trademarked.
https://www.writersdigest.com/copyrights/can-you-copyright-a-title
I would advise against trying to publish a very well-known and probably trademarked title, such as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone or Huckleberry Finn.
Harrison Potter and Plato's Rock.
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@david-burton saidFor a farmer you have quite a music and literature culture...Kudos.
I know that 2 albums can have the same name,John Coltrane & The boo radleys GIANT STEPS/The Cure & George Michael FAITH, probably many more, but it suggests that they cant be copywriten. hope this helps.
Giant steps are a leap of faith, to kill a mockingbird. Or more than one; the cure for everyday paranoia and delusion. Small everyday changes to make a big difference.
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@suzianne saidWhat is the title of the book you are writing?
... about copyrights or trademarks and how tightly they are protected.
For example, say someone writes a book, and they wish to title the book exactly like the title of an already existing music album. Would this be actionable? I know a book is fundamentally different from a music album, but it still involves intellectual property. Does the author have a leg to stand o ...[text shortened]... s to sue? Who would be at fault, the author, or the publishing house that allowed it to go through?
@pettytalk saidI fear to expose it here, as the walls have ears.
What is the title of the book you are writing?
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@divegeester saidDo you get people to help you out with your posts?
You haven’t written it yet.
Ohhhh, wait...
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@divegeester saidIts progress in on the back burner for now, I have other stuff to write up right now.
You haven’t written it yet.
But the title is in.
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@moonbus saidResearch is the order of the day.
Be aware that there is a difference between copyright and trademark. A title cannot be copyrighted, but can be trademarked.
https://www.writersdigest.com/copyrights/can-you-copyright-a-title
I would advise against trying to publish a very well-known and probably trademarked title, such as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone or Huckleberry Finn.