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by Jimnibob
Sun Oct 01, 2017 8:27 pm
Forum: Copyright Infringement
Topic: Can I reference 'Sherwood Forest' in my product literature
Replies: 2
Views: 10463

Thanks for the info. Very helpful
by Jimnibob
Thu Sep 28, 2017 11:53 am
Forum: Copyright Infringement
Topic: Can I reference 'Sherwood Forest' in my product literature
Replies: 2
Views: 10463

Can I reference 'Sherwood Forest' in my product literature

Hi,

I am developing an artisan product for retail and one of its features is that it uses locally sourced ingredients, which I have obtained with the landowners' permission.

The land the ingredients have been harvested from is in the heart of Sherwood Forest and this is something I wish to ...
by Jimnibob
Tue Mar 28, 2017 5:10 pm
Forum: Copyright Law
Topic: Advice re use of Royal nicknames in branding?
Replies: 3
Views: 8815

Thanks Andy,

Would it make any difference by the fact that I intend to reference historical facts about the character the nickname relates to in order to tell the story behind the brand?
by Jimnibob
Mon Mar 27, 2017 4:16 pm
Forum: Copyright Law
Topic: Advice re use of Royal nicknames in branding?
Replies: 3
Views: 8815

Advice re use of Royal nicknames in branding?

Hi,

I am looking at possibly using the nickname of a long deceased British monarch for a product I am producing and wondered if anyone can advise on where I might stand with this legally. Would I be infringing any copyrights or need any specific consent to use the nickname.

For example, suppose I ...