Character: Winnie the Pooh

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by tscbh, Mar 24, 2009.

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    Can I draw Winnie the Pooh on my computer and sell it? Do I need a written permission from Disney?
     
    tscbh, Mar 24, 2009 IP
  2. tobycoke

    tobycoke Well-Known Member

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    You can't do it. Winnie The Pooh is protected by both copyright & trademark... and Disney is very aggressive in protecting its intellectual property.
     
    tobycoke, Mar 24, 2009 IP
  3. tscbh

    tscbh Peon

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    So that mean I cannot draw Winnie the Pooh in anyway. How about I alter the character, like I turn it into a funny picture?

    Is there anyway, I can use the character without written permission from Disney?
     
    tscbh, Mar 25, 2009 IP
  4. Oranges

    Oranges Active Member

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    Why copying someone Else's character, if you have skills than you should make your own character design and you can sell it as well.
    And yes there are plenty more stuff around to take inspirations though!.:rolleyes:
     
    Oranges, Mar 25, 2009 IP
  5. tscbh

    tscbh Peon

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    I know that I can create new character. But I like Winnie The Pooh, so cute! But since it's copyright infringement. I can't do anything.

    I still have question, I found this sketch of Bugs Bunny and Lola on http://flickr.com, would this infringing the copyright?

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    tscbh, Mar 25, 2009 IP
  6. D-Dark

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    you can drew it . but selling it's not a good move because of copyright
     
    D-Dark, Mar 25, 2009 IP
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    MattKNC Peon

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    You should visit Disney's website to learn what their copyright restrictions are to see if you are within your rights or not.

    I tend to agree that you can draw these pictures for yourself, but not sell them. At least legally.

    If you are good at drawing, why not create your own line of characters? Of course, you'll want to trademark them to protect them from, you guessed it, people who will copy your designs and make a profit off of them.
     
    MattKNC, Mar 25, 2009 IP