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Posted Feb 1st, 2012
Can I use the name of a fictional character from a movie in a commercial enterprise?

Additional Details:
The name I want to use on a new gourmet food line is "Shooter McGavin" which is a fictional
character from the movie "Happy Gilmore" starring Adam Sandler. The Shooter McGavin character was
played by Christopher McDonald.
Legal Topic Area: Patents in FL

Without the consent of the owner of the rights in the character, you cannot.


Answered on Feb 14th, 2012 at 12:44pm