Can you mention famous people in books?

First, a simple rule. If what you write about a person is positive or even neutral, then you don’t have defamation or privacy issues. For instance, you may thank someone by name in your acknowledgements without their permission. If you are writing a non-fiction book, you may mention real people and real events.

Can you quote someone in a book without their permission?

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.

Do you need permission to use famous quotes?

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.

Can I sell something with a quote on it?

Quotes are considered intellectual property, which is protected under the law. This means that if you’re not a quote’s original author and you want to SELL something with the quote on it, one of two things must be true: You have the author’s written permission to use their words on your work.

Can I publish 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…

Can Famous quotes be copyrighted?

Quotes can be trademarked if they’re recognisable and mention famous characters. Everyone has the copyright to anything they write down, but it won’t be protected if the sentence is short or generic. Also, most people won’t bother pursuing you for using it on a T-shirt as long as it is properly attributed.

What happens if you use a quote from a famous person?

If you use the quote and put the name of the person, you are likely to be violating their publicity rights. For example, if you put YOU AIN’T NOTHING BUT A HOUNDOG! – ELVIS PRESLEY, you can be pretty sure of hearing from lawyers for the estate of “The King of Rock n Roll”.

Can you use quotes in a book?

A quote used within a book, article or social media post to support the topic in a positive or neutral way is usually OK. Creating something that entirely depends on quotes from other people is NOT OK. If you use a few brief quotes by Steve Jobs, Richard Branson and Tony Robbins in a book discussing entrepreneurship, that would fall under fair use.

Can I use famous quotes on my products without permission?

Can I Use Famous Quotes on My Products Without Permission? 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.

Is it OK to use quotes from other people?

The answer depends on how you are using the quote. A quote used within a book, article or social media post to support the topic in a positive or neutral way is usually OK. Creating something that entirely depends on quotes from other people is NOT OK.