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Copyright Law question?
Hello. I am a self-published author and I'm working on releasing my 4th novel, however I have a question. Both DC and Marvel comics have a hero named Artemis. I believe the name Artemis is public domain, so I would not be infringing on anything. Also, my character is male where as theirs are female and my hero has no powers similar to theirs. Reading this, do you think I would have anything to worry about? I may be being overly cautious, but these are two HUGE companies compared to little old me. :)
4 Answers
- YetiLv 76 years ago
Artemis is indeed a "public domain" Greek deity.
You'd mainly have problems if there's confusion between your Artemis, and anything original they've done with theirs. There may be more than just gender and powers, especially if you're also doing something like a superhero. If you're writing some romance novel with a character named "Artemis," you shouldn't have an issue.
- StephenWeinsteinLv 76 years ago
Artemis was a godess in ancient and classical Greece. She is mentioned in Hesiod's Theogony, which was written in the 7th century BCE. It's not exactly known when the name originated, but it's thousands of years older than copyright law is.
- Elaine MLv 76 years ago
You're fine. Remember Wild Wild West? The sidekick was called Artemis Gordon. It's a normal name from the 1800's.
- ?Lv 66 years ago
The name Artemis is rooted in mythology and is indeed public domain. There is an Artemis in "Sailor Moon" as well.
