Can you copyright a characters name?

2 Answers. IANAL disclaimer but generally character names themselves cannot be copyrighted. They may be trademarked but only if the literary work/movie/or a related product were named after the character. So, trademark would only come into play for secondary characters in widely merchandised works.

Can I use a book title as a business name?

A book’s title is not subject to copyright (too short) and cannot be trademarked. However, you can trademark the name of a book series once you have more than 1 book published. Though a book is a subject matter of Copyright, the title of the book can only be protected under the Trademarks Act.

Can I name a product after a book?

The answer is YES, they can be. You must check for Trademark registration as well as Copyright registration.

Can you mention brands in a script?

Absolutely, YES, you can use trademarked brand names in writing. Of course! The question really is how to use them. It is perfectly fine to say something in a script, like: The Goodyear Blimp flew overhead.

Is it legal to mention a company in a book?

Writers frequently ask whether they can mention brand name products and services in their fiction. The answer is “yes,” provided that you take some common sense precautions. Keeping this principle in mind, it is evident why fiction rarely gives rise to trademark claims.

Is it illegal to copy brand names?

It is common among products that are easily replicated, and consumers will often mistake a counterfeit product for the original brand name. Brand piracy is illegal because the practice infringes on trademark laws.

Can two firms have same name?

There cannot be two companies on the same name until and unless it is a sister concern company. Each company should have unique name to get registered as PVT LTD firm in Companies Act. company is existing by the same name, do they provide approval for a name.