Intelelctual property or copyright on Sherlock Holmes or other characters
1 year ago
Can I make a digital game (for pc or phone) or a website based on Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle or Felu Da by Satyajit Ray or Sindbad from 1001 Arabian Nights? What is allowed, what is not allowed, for what permission has to be taken and from who?
A.The rights to create digital games or websites based on existing intellectual properties, such as Sherlock Holmes, Felu Da, or Sindbad, are owned by the respective rights holders or their estates. To use these characters or stories, you would need to obtain the necessary rights and permissions.
For example, the rights to Sherlock Holmes are owned by the estate of Arthur Conan Doyle, and any adaptations or uses of the character or stories would require permission from the estate. Similarly, the rights to Felu Da are owned by the estate of Satyajit Ray, and the rights to Sindbad are likely owned by the original authors or their estates.
To obtain the necessary rights and permissions, you would need to contact the respective rights holders or their authorized agents. This may involve negotiating a licensing agreement or obtaining written permission to use the characters or stories in your digital game or website.
It's important to note that the unauthorized use of copyrighted or trademarked material can result in legal action, so it's important to obtain the necessary permissions and follow any guidelines or restrictions set by the rights holders.
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For example, the rights to Sherlock Holmes are owned by the estate of Arthur Conan Doyle, and any adaptations or uses of the character or stories would require permission from the estate. Similarly, the rights to Felu Da are owned by the estate of Satyajit Ray, and the rights to Sindbad are likely owned by the original authors or their estates.
To obtain the necessary rights and permissions, you would need to contact the respective rights holders or their authorized agents. This may involve negotiating a licensing agreement or obtaining written permission to use the characters or stories in your digital game or website.
It's important to note that the unauthorized use of copyrighted or trademarked material can result in legal action, so it's important to obtain the necessary permissions and follow any guidelines or restrictions set by the rights holders.
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