: Re: Is it a copyright violation to have the character share some characteristics with a known character? More specifically, consider the following examples: 1) Say my protagonist is a boy who has
Copyright law varies by country, so there is no simple answer.
But if the first thing readers think of after reading the character description is someone else's character... then you are in dangerous territory, and could absolutely be sued for infringement or get a Cease and Desist court order levied against you, among other things.
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