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A Question on Trademarks

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I have looked online for the answer to my question, but I just can't seem to find it. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong places, but I decided to ask someone here. I know there are several on here who have experience in obtaining a copyright, so maybe you'll know the answer to my question:

Is it legal to copyright a literary work if it contains product names or trademarks within (ie: Nike, Burger King, Golden Grahams)?

I've written a play, only problem is, it takes place in a real life business. I figured I'd just try to get a copyright on it anyway, but I need to know. I'm also unsure as to how I might obtain permission.
 

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I've written several screenplays, have friends on the legal side of Hollywood and was a reader for a few years. Go ahead and copyright the play. Ultimately, if a producer is interested in producing the play, he/she may have to get the clearances for for the references or you'll re-write that stuff.
 

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MGov said:
I've written several screenplays, have friends on the legal side of Hollywood and was a reader for a few years. Go ahead and copyright the play. Ultimately, if a producer is interested in producing the play, he/she may have to get the clearances for for the references or you'll re-write that stuff.
Okay! Thanks a lot for your help, man!

I'll tell you what it's about after I get it copywrited. Ha ha!

Thanx! :wink:
 
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