Using Quotes??

Staven

Staven

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I should probably know this... is it okay to use a famous quote at will? Or do you need any type of release or anything like that.

I'm talking about titling with the name attached.

And, if it is possible, do the quotes need to be word for word or can they be cut down, or worded slightly different?

Thanks.
 
Some people actually have a copyright on their quote. The one that jumps to mind is MKL's "I have a dream".
 
Doubtful. Maybe the whole speech, but one sentence? If thatw ere possible, you couod just run around copyrighting random sentences and hit up folks for money every time they talk.

I have vague recollections of someone getting slammed for it...in an advertisement? But that was most likely a civil suit, not a criminal one. Bad taste has not been outlawed (yet), but you can pretty much sue anyone for anything. :)
 
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