48 Fan fiction (James Bond)
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This article is from the James Bond FAQ, by Michael Reed reed55@core.com with numerous contributions by others.
48 Fan fiction (James Bond)
Bond is a copyrighted product and Glidrose, the company who owns Bond's
literary rights, does look out to protect their product. Using Bond in a
published story (and using the internet as a forum IS publishing it) breaks
the copyright law unless Glidrose grants the right to do so. Perhaps no
action would be taken, but it could be. And Glidrose is rightly concerned
that if a fan would use their property with the capability to produce a
professional looking presentation, the line would blur. Others may see the
fan fiction, and because of it be less inclined to view their legitimate
property.
There is merit to the idea that fans do the series no harm in showing their
enjoyment of the character and that it should not be misconstrued for the
real product. But the fact is it can be. If you feel creative create your
own original character. You will garner legitimate praise and possible
notice not to be had with being an imitator.
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