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No. Only the expression (picture, sound/film recording, etc) of a character can be copyrighted . The character itself may be (& usually is) protected by trademark.
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Is there a copyright for Sesame Street character Grover?
Of course! He's a TV character adored by millions of fans! There has to be copyright!
Is Van Helsing the character under a copyright?
No the character of Van Helsing is an idea and as such is not eligible for copyright protection. However he is, in all likelihood, protected as a trademark.
What character do you get when you press ALT plus 0169?
The copyright symbol
Can you sell a cartoon pinata without copyright infringement?
If it is recognizable as a copyright or trademark-protected character, you would need permission from the owner.
How do you copyright a character?
You don't. Characters cannot be copyrighted they must be protected by trademark As a practical example If I draw a picture of Superman... my individual drawing is protected by copyright even though the character is trademarked by DC Comics Inc.
Can you make a pin of a cartoon character without violating a copyright?
Provided you create the artwork yourself there is no copyright violation. However most cartoon characters are trademarked and it would be a violation of that trademark to distribute a likeness of that character without permission.
Is Godzilla public domain?
No; the films are protected by copyright, and the name and character are registered trademarks.
How do you copyright a fictional character?
The materials the character is embodied in are automatically protected, but to specifically protect the character separately you may need to register it as a trademark. A knowledgable discussion is linked below.
How do you get the copyright symbol when using Windows Vista?
You can find it in the Character Map... Click start > All programs > Accessories > System tools > Character map. You should find the copyright symbol just before the capital A. You can copy & paste the symbol into your documents.
Is using a cartoon character in a painting against copyright laws if you sell the painting for profit?
Almost certainly, yes. The copyright laws protect the image of cartoon characters. When you sell it for profit you are stealing the right of the character's author to sell his own work.
Could the use of a thinly veiled parody of a famous fictional character in an independent film be considered copyright infringement?
Depending on how "thinly veiled" it could be judged an infringement of both a copyright and trademark.
What are the copyright implications of using the name Baby Face Finster?
Although Warner doesn't have the copyright on that name specifically, they could still take action if it appears your use is piggybacking on the success of their character.
