Characters And Trademarks - Best Practices

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Howdy Folks;

I've been thinking (can you smell it?) about Print On Demand products and the quotes/sayings that go on them.

Can you, for example have a saying on a mug or t-shirt like "I smell like a lying Pinocchio" or "My Love Life Is A Mission Impossible"

What, I think, I'm trying to say is whether it is legal to allude to characters, films, tv series etc. without falling foul of any legal aspect that would result in a "cease and desist" attorney letter?

Obviously, I wouldn't include any bespoke imagery or stills from a film - just mentioning the character or program title or a particular trait of said character.

Thanks for any input.

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I'm not sure, but it is a good question, and so I'm hanging around to see what answers you might get, John! IMHO, I would say it is alright, but I'm still curious!

Jeff

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I'd agree with you Jeff, but these attorneys can be cussed creatures

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Well, John, As Shakespeare said in one of his plays (I forget which), "First, Let's Kill all the Lawyers!"

Jeff

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Henry V! part 2, act four, I think

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Ah, thank you for that, John!

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