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I want to create a novel about online games. If it has the same name as an existing online game and may be similar to some of the settings in the game, will it be considered as a violation of copyright?

2024-09-20 18:02
For example, if the novel's name was World of Warcraft, and part of the game setting in the book was similar to that of a real-life online game, would it be considered an act of copyright violation? Hope to give a clear answer
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2024-09-20 21:35

Creating an online game novel with the same name as an existing online game and possibly similar to some of the settings in the game might not be considered as copyright violation. Whether or not it belonged to the scope of copyright violation needed to be judged according to the specific circumstances. On the one hand, if the novel had the same name as an existing online game, but the name, storyline, character setting, and other aspects were innovative and unique, then it might be regarded as copyright violation. However, if the novel was innovative enough to attract the attention of the readers and received enough praise and recognition, it might be regarded as an exception by the copyright owner. On the other hand, if the novel was similar to some of the existing online games but had been independently created, and the storyline, character setting, and other aspects had unique creativity and imagination, then it might also be regarded as an exception to the copyright. In order to avoid the problem of copyright, it is best to conduct sufficient research and understanding before creating. Don't directly copy existing online games. At the same time, pay attention to the creation method and means to reflect your own uniqueness and innovation as much as possible. In addition, you can also consult relevant copyright lawyers or intellectual property experts to understand the specific situation to better avoid the risk of infringement.

I want to write a novel about games online. Was writing a novel based on the content of the game considered an copyright violation?

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2025-03-11 21:46

Writing the game content into a novel and publishing it on the Internet might involve copyright issues. This was because the game content was usually developed independently by the game developer and was considered part of their intellectual property. If a novel was published on the Internet that contained the plot or characters of the game, it might be considered an copyright violation. This is because the game developers may have taken protective measures to protect their intellectual property rights, including preventing unauthorized use or adaptation. In order to avoid copyright violation, it is recommended to carefully study the copyright policy of the game developer when writing the novel and avoid using any unauthorized content in the game. In addition, you should also pay attention to whether there is any sensitive content related to the game in the novel, such as the name of the game character, the plot, etc., to avoid copyright disputes.

If the novel and the game had the same name, would it be considered as copyright violation?

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2025-02-26 00:29

The same name of a novel and a game did not necessarily constitute an copyright violation. It depended on the type of work, the similarity of the name, and local laws and regulations. In some countries and regions, if a novel and a game had the same name, it might be considered an copyright violation. This was because in these areas, games and novels were viewed as different forms of art. If the game and novel had the same name, it might be considered that the game company had violated the creativity and copyright of the novel company. However, in some countries and regions, having the same name as a novel and game did not necessarily constitute an copyright violation. For example, in the United States, a novel with the same name as a game was usually not regarded as an intellectual property right because the United States had a more relaxed protection for the creativity of games and novels. Therefore, if the novel and the game had the same name, they needed to analyze the situation in detail to determine whether it constituted an copyright violation. If you want to avoid copyright violation, it is recommended to avoid using the same or similar name as the existing works and create within the scope permitted by local laws and regulations.

I want to write a novel based on a game. Is this considered copyright violation?

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2025-03-12 13:17

Writing a novel based on a game wasn't considered copyright violation. However, there were a few points to note in the creative process: 1. Respect the copyright of the game: If the game itself has been protected by copyright, you cannot use the elements or scenes of the game during the creation process. 2. Adapting: If you want to integrate the story or scene of the game into the novel, you can make appropriate adjustments, but you need to abide by the relevant provisions of the copyright law and not violate the copyright of the game. 3. Source: During the creation of the novel, it is necessary to indicate which game the novel is based on. If the above points were followed, then it would not be considered as copyright violation during the creation process. However, if you don't abide by the relevant regulations or use the elements or scenes of the game in the creation of a novel without authorization, it may constitute copyright.

I want to write a game of the perfect world. Will the novel of the same name be a copyright violation?

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2024-09-23 16:37

Writing a game or novel with the same name as Perfect World without the authorization of Perfect World might violate its intellectual property rights. Therefore, it is recommended to contact Perfect World to understand its intellectual property policies and requirements and obtain its written permission or authorization. If you don't have authorization, you may need to consider using its name, character, storyline, and other elements to comply with relevant laws and regulations.

The appearance of the people in the Xuanyuan Sword and some settings in the online novel, is it considered copyright violation?

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2025-03-02 17:05

The characters and settings of the Xuanyuan Sword in online novels might involve copyright issues. According to the relevant laws and regulations, the use of other people's intellectual property rights without authorization, including anime, games, novels, movies, etc., may constitute copyright infringement. However, if the content of the online novel had certain similarities with Xuanyuan Sword's works, or if it was based on the adaptation and innovation of Xuanyuan Sword's works and did not directly copy or plagiarize the intellectual property rights of others, it might not constitute an copyright violation. Whether or not it constituted an copyright violation still needed to be judged according to the specific circumstances. It was suggested that the author pay attention to copyright issues when writing and respect relevant laws and regulations.

Is using a novel or song name in the game considered as copyright violation?

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2025-03-22 03:30

Generally speaking, using the name of a novel, song, or movie as a game name did not constitute copyright because it was just a reference or imitation of the name or image of the work. However, if the game company directly copied the content, characters, scenes, etc. of the work, or used the logo, logo, slogan, and other elements of the work in the game, it might constitute copyright violation. In this case, the game company had to pay the copyright fee to the original author and obtain permission. When using the name of a novel, song, or movie as a game username, you need to pay attention to whether it would constitute an copyright violation and try to obtain the authorization of the original author or avoid directly copying the content of the work.

I want to borrow the information in the game to write a novel. Is it considered copyright violation?

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2025-02-25 08:31

Borrowing the game's information to write a novel was generally not considered an copyright violation because the game company and developers usually protected the copyright of the game's information. However, there were a few points to note when borrowing game information: 1. Check the copyright statement of the game company: Before releasing the game, you need to check the copyright statement of the game company to confirm whether the copyright of the game materials is protected. If the copyright of the game materials had expired or the game company had given up on the protection, then the use of the game materials needed to be careful to avoid copyright violation. 2. Fair use: When borrowing game materials to write a novel, you need to ensure that the content of the novel does not violate the copyright of the game company. At the same time, you need to ensure that the content of the novel has nothing to do with the game itself. A novel could be an adaptation based on the game's information or an extension of the game's information. 3. Note the source: When writing a novel using game materials, you need to note the game name, author, time, and other information to indicate which game material the novel is based on. If the novel was authorized by the game company or used the game materials reasonably, it was legal to write the novel. However, if the content of the novel violated the copyright of the game company, then even if it was authorized or reasonably used, it would still be an act of copyright violation.

Is adapting a game into a novel considered an copyright violation?

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2025-03-05 00:04

Adapting a game into a novel is often considered an act of copyright violation because of the difference in copyright protection between the game company and the author. The game company owned the copyright of the game and could freely adapt it into any form of work, including novels, movies, TV series, etc. However, the author's copyright usually only protected the game's world view, characters, storyline, and other core elements. The game company was free to adapt and recreate these elements. Therefore, if the author of a novel adapted a certain element from the game into a novel and published it publicly, it might constitute copyright violation. For example, if a character in the game was adapted into the protagonist of a novel or a storyline in the game was adapted into the plot of a novel, then these could constitute copyright violation. Of course, there were exceptions between game companies and novel authors. For example, if the game company and the author of the novel had reached an agreement that clearly stipulated the specific rules and scope of the game's adaptation into a novel, and these rules and scope did not violate copyright, then it might not be considered an copyright violation. However, this kind of situation was rare and required specific analysis.

If I post the novel online, is it considered as copyright violation?

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2025-03-22 06:17

Writing a novel and keeping it locally wouldn't violate copyright because copyright protected the moment of creation, not the moment of transmission after the creation. However, if the novel was uploaded to the Internet, including publishing, sharing, or selling on the website, it might involve copyright issues. This is because copyright protection lasts for 10 years from the date of the first release of the work. Without the permission of the copyright owner, the work cannot be distributed or shared. Therefore, if you want to share or sell a novel on the Internet, it's best to first ask the copyright owner (usually the author or bookstore of the novel) if it's possible to do so. If you share or sell a novel without permission, you may be involved in copyright issues and may lead to legal consequences.

A novel and a movie with the same name, is it considered an copyright violation?

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2025-03-11 15:34

If the name of the novel was similar to the name of the movie, and the author did not have the authorization to use the name directly, it might be considered an copyright violation. This is because in many countries, the names of novels and movies are regarded as intellectual property. Unauthorized use may violate the author's copyright. For example, if a similar name appeared between the novel Harry Potter and the movie Harry Potter, and the film company used the name without the author's authorization, it might be considered an copyright violation. In order to avoid copyright violation, authors usually avoided using the name of their work directly by using similar names, adapting, and re-writing. In addition, if the novel and the movie have the same name but there are other differences between them, such as the storyline or characters of the movie, it may also be considered as copyright violation. Therefore, if the name of the novel was similar to the name of the movie, and the author did not have the authorization to use the name, it might be considered an copyright violation.

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