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Daily Archives: December 30, 2021

Copyright Protection and Infringement of Fictional Characters

ArticlesBy ElizabethDecember 30, 2021

This time of year Santa Claus is everywhere.  Selling cars, soft drinks, kitchen appliances, and just about anything else you can think of.  Can anyone use Santa to market their goods or services?  What about other fictional characters like James Bond, Superman, or Rocky Balboa?  Can they be used freely?  Or does their use require…

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