Can I draw a cartoon or similar character in a different way and sell him/her on T shirts for profit?
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Can I draw a cartoon or similar character in a different way and sell him/her on T shirts for profit?
Asked on June 18, 2013 under Business Law, Florida
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
No, you may not--this would be a violation of copyright. Copyright allows the copyright owners to prevent anyone from adapting or modifying his or her character without the copyright owners' persmission. Thus, drawing a cartoon or similar character in a different way would be a violation of copyright.
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