I want to use Victorian dolls my daughter in a diorama based on comics that I created. Can I get sued? I suppose I could use these models to be disposable sketch, but these dolls 6 inches of Victoria would be perfect for my comics Adobe Photoshop. Can I be prosecuted for using them?
I'm pretty sure you would not encroach on copyright, but will you be selling or publication of these cartoons? If they are for your personal use, so it's perfect, so they must be published, I double-checked. The new dolls or antiques? If they are new, I'd be with the manufacturer if you go to the edition. If they are old, they are more likely in the public domain if the company is no longer in business. Some companies like Mattel, are picky about the actual use of the products they are some lesser known companies would probably grateful for the publicity. There are antique doll calendars made almost every year, try to write to one of the companies that publish them and asking them, or write to a magazine, doll, I'm sure they know it. You can find the online edition of the magazine companies looking doll or a doll calendar. You can also visit the Copyright Office website, I'm sure you can find it on Google, they have a phone number and you can call them and ask. Good luck!
I would consult a copyright lawyer. Check your telephone directory.
Posted on May 20, 2010.