As the story progresses, Jack finds himself completely attracted by the world created by Oscar. Sometimes he applauds Captain Jack's bravery and wit, and sometimes he is moved to tears by the deep friendship contained in the story.
"Is it an infringement of copyright if I use many classic rides in Disney parks as the background of the story? I should ask the editor-in-chief first." Jack did not dare to neglect the matter when he thought of this, and hurried to the editor-in-chief to explain the problem.
The editor-in-chief of Warner Publishing also took it very seriously. He first read Oscar's novel "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" and then consulted the company's legal department.
After listening to the editor-in-chief and Oscar's introduction to the novel's content, Warner Publishing's legal team began to analyze in detail whether the specific amusement facilities cited constituted copyright infringement.
They reviewed Disney's copyright registration information and past precedents on copyright use, striving to make a clear and comprehensive judgment from a legal perspective.
After rigorous discussion and research, the legal team concluded that although the novel quoted the names of some well-known rides and scene settings in Disney parks, these elements appeared more as background rather than core content, and did not directly copy or imitate the specific plots or characters of Disney's original stories.
Therefore, under the premise of following the principle of fair use, such citation may not constitute direct copyright infringement, but it still needs to be handled with caution to avoid any potential legal disputes.
"Although it's not infringing on copyright, I think we can have a discussion with Disney executives first to avoid future disputes.
"Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" makes many references to Disney theme parks, potentially promoting Disney, making it a win-win situation.
We even signed a contract whereby we would distribute the novel, author Oscar would own the copyright to "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl," and Disney would license the related content. This cooperative framework would not only clarify the rights and obligations of both parties but also lay a solid foundation for future collaboration. Finally, Warner Bros.'s legal department offered a suggestion.
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