Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Georgia

I'm thinking of opening a business....rental gear, jumping bags, party supplies, etc. I have one costume that is a "elmo" look a like. I would like to advertise "elmo" parties and suppy ELMO for the day, elmo shape cake, and elmo party supplies. If I advertise (let "ELMO" look a like come to your party) I'm I breaking the copyright law.

Asked on 7/14/10, 10:41 am

Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

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Yes, that's breaking copyright law and you could be liable for enormous damages.

Answered on 7/14/10, 1:50 pm

Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

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Almost certainly. You would need permission of the owner of the Elmo intellectual property, which I am sure would not be cheap.

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Answered on 7/14/10, 2:32 pm

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