Is it possible to use the image of a famous person?

Question

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Copyright question: Can a famous person (like Jobs or Zuckerberg) be used in a cartoon?

We are going to release a comedy animated series on YouTube, we are writing a script, and, in fact, such a question arose.

Thanks in advance for your reply! And pluses from me.

Answer 1

I think if for the purpose of parody, then yes. If as the main character and the basis of the plot, I think not.

Answer 2

Take a cue from South Park. The film is not based on real situations, any resemblance to real people is coincidental, the film is full of scenes of violence and should not be watched by anyone.
They did not break off to replace real names with fictitious ones, although some of their omissions were disgusting even to me as a viewer (unlike the cute Simpsons).

Answer 3

This is not a question of copyright, but of intangible goods.
The main danger for you is a lawsuit for the protection of honor, dignity and / or business reputation, and even a criminal case for libel and / or insult. Unless, of course, Zuckerberg pays attention to you and gets confused with the Russian Themis. Well, according to state laws, they can try to attract you at least in absentia, and if successful, leaving Russia will be dangerous for you if you don’t want a story like what’s happening in London now.
IMHO, you need to immediately decide on the genre (parody or just fiction) and display the appropriate disclaimer like "all characters and events are fictional, any coincidences are accidental."

Answer 4

According to the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, it is impossible to use the image of a person without his consent for private or commercial purposes (Article 152 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation). In Russian legislation, there are no indications that parodies can be created without the permission of the person or author being parodied, so if the object of the parody is offended, then he can sue. Although if the external resemblance is kept to a minimum, and the emphasis is on speech and behavior and not mentioning the name, then such a move is most likely possible.

Answer 5

Can you link to the wiki article?
We have a style similar to the Family Guy and the Simpsons so that we are on the verge of a foul.)

Answer 6

You first decide - what role does this "famous person" play?
If this is a parody of him, then it is necessary, initially, to position the project as a parody.
If this is not a parody and not a historical description, then this is a "joke" and there is nothing good in it.

Answer 7

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHO8l-Bd1O4&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Here, for example, they directly write that this is a battle between Gates and Jobs. And, as I understand it, no one was sued.