Hi
I'm writing a childrens book that involves using characters from several fairy tales. As other authors have used similar before, I am assuming that there is no copyright issue here (unless I start using Disney interpretations, which I wont be!).
However, I also wanted to use a character from one of the Beatrix Potter series of books and wondered if this is allowed.
Sorry if this question is too specific, but I am failing at finding the answers I need anywhere else and I was hoping someone here would be my saviour!
Thank you.
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I would not expect there to be a problem with characters from 'traditional' fairy stories (i.e. those that would be out of copyright).
The Beatrix Potter one may be a different matter, and personally I would check with the Beatrix Potter estate (this would probably need to be done via the publishers) first to ensure that they had no objection.
The Beatrix Potter one may be a different matter, and personally I would check with the Beatrix Potter estate (this would probably need to be done via the publishers) first to ensure that they had no objection.