Can I use book quotes in my artwork?

According to US copyright law, the legal rights to a quote belong by default to its author (or speaker). Quotes are considered intellectual property, which is protected under the law. You have the author’s written permission to use their words on your work.

Are book quotes copyrighted?

Let’s go straight to the point: quotes are considered intellectual property, which is protected by law. Books, articles, songs, poems and other works are protected by copyright law whether they are published or not. You need permission to quote from them unless an exception to copyright protection applies.

Can you use book quotes on products?

Generally yes, provided you do not imply sponsorship or endorsement by the author of the quote or any third party, particularly some business. Many quotes are registered trademarks.

Are Harry Potter quotes copyrighted?

No, absolutely not. Everything Harry Potter is well protected with multiple trademarks that are owned by Warner Brothers Entertainment. Everything from the names of the books and movies, to house names, and the term ‘Muggle’ are trademarked.

Can I use quotes without copyright?

Copyright law allows quotations to be used more widely without infringing copyright, as long as the use is fair (in law, the use must be a “fair dealing”, see the box below) and there is a sufficient acknowledgement – which generally means the title and the author’s name should be indicated.

Do I need permission to use a quote in my book?

You DON’T need permission: To quote books or other works published before 1923. For news stories or scientific studies. Shorter quotes, references and paraphrasing is usually ok without permission. Copying large amounts of a story or study, however, may require permission from the writer or publisher.

Can you publish a book of quotes?

Publishing a book of quotes originating from many different people is, without any doubt, lawful under copyright law — regardless of whether the author…

Is it legal to quote a book?

Unfortunately, quoting or excerpting someone else’s work falls into one of the grayest areas of copyright law. There is no legal rule stipulating what quantity is OK to use without seeking permission from the owner or creator of the material.

Are Oscar Wilde quotes copyrighted?

While I couldn’t find the date for the quote, Oscar Wilde died in 1900. Since he said the quote before his death, it is in the public domain and is from before 1923. If you are looking for quotes that are safe to use from before 1923, do a search on Google for ‘Famous quotes before 1923″.

Can you legally sell Harry Potter stuff on Etsy?

Can You Legally Make and Sell Harry Potter Related Products? No, absolutely not. Everything Harry Potter is well protected with multiple trademarks that are owned by Warner Brothers Entertainment. Everything from the names of the books and movies, to house names, and the term ‘Muggle’ are trademarked.