Film prequel rights

bhaskil (Querist) 05 October 2011 This query is : Resolved
sir i want to make a film and would like to publicity that my film is prequel to a old hit film. Did i need to take any rights form the old hit film maker.

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Shailesh Kr. Shah (Expert) 05 October 2011
It would be better to take permission to avoid controversy. If copyright has been registered, then it is mandatory.

Nagaraja B S (Expert) 05 October 2011

Dear User,

Copyright holds good for lifetime, you will be using them for publicity at the end of the day it is for commercial use.

It is advisable to seek written permission from the owner.

Feel free to contact me, if there are any concerns.

Thanks
Nagaraj
Corporate, Commercial & IP Lawyer
IP Lex Global Services
Email: nagaraja_bs@iplexglobal.in
Mob: 0091-09902007635 / 34

ajay sethi (Expert) 05 October 2011
yes prior permission is required .

prabhakar singh (Expert) 05 October 2011
It is not only desirable but also legal requirement to seek permission in writing as it involves royalty rights which is penal too.

Raj Kumar Makkad (Expert) 05 October 2011
You shall have to obtain prior written permission after duly paying them their royalty amount in advance as per their terms and conditions.

R.Ramachandran (Expert) 05 October 2011
Yes, I also agree that prior permission from the copyright holder is a must before embarking on any such proposed venture.

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