: Re: Can I use a real person's name as a pseudonym? I don't want to use my own name when publishing my book - my pseudonym is the name of a German actress. Is it ok to use it? It's not a

Copyright laws are strict and well enforced in The US and most of the western hemisphere. They are intended to protect someone's identity and their right to their creative work. You'll need a release from the individual with the original name, or whoever party which holds the rights to that name.

Taking someone's name is just asking for trouble. I'd just steer away.

I strongly recommend that you coming up with your own pen name, then publicly register it with a copyright registration office such as the The United States Copyright Office.

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