I have a legal question about Disney - The DIS Discussion Forums

TigerMickey · 10-05-2012, 10:46 AM

A friend and I make personal strategy guides for friends and family when they go to disney. I just made one, for free, to a stranger on the interwebs and him and his family will be going today through Monday and I will see how it turns out.

Where can I go to see the legal ramifications on starting a side business that revolves around Disney, but technically wont have any disney pictures or copyrighted materials? Basically, kind of like TourGuideMike but a few steps further and a twist.

Thank you all

vicki_c · 10-05-2012, 11:53 AM

I don't think there are any as long as you aren't using anyone's copyrighted or trademarked information. That's why there are a zillion Disney planning businesses out there - websites, touring planning companies, etc.

wdwtweets · 10-11-2012, 10:58 AM

I think you are wise to look into this. While there are many companies to help people plan out there, as the PP suggested, many are walking the line of copyright infringement. Many of the names of attractions, for instance, may be trademarked. I don't know what direction to send you but speaking to a corporate lawyer would give you a start.

10-05-2012, 10:46 AM	#1
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10-05-2012, 11:53 AM	#2
vicki_c DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 21,630	I don't think there are any as long as you aren't using anyone's copyrighted or trademarked information. That's why there are a zillion Disney planning businesses out there - websites, touring planning companies, etc. __________________ June 1978 - Poly / Nov 1996 - Yacht Club / Jan 2001 - Poly / Jan/Feb 2004 - Wilderness Lodge / 2004-2006: Animal Kingdom Lodge, Nick Hotel, Caribbean Beach, Port Orleans Riverside, HI Sunspree, Buena Vista Suites, Caribe Royale / Jan 2008 - Poly / June 2008 - Saratoga Springs and Villas @ Wilderness Lodge / Nov 2008 -Boardwalk Villas / Dec 2008 - WL, Beach Club Villas and Beach Club / June 2009 - POFQ and Poly / Jan 2010 - AKV, 4 night DCL & BCV / Nov 2010 - POFQ / April 2011 - SSR / Nov 2011 Swan / Jan 2012 - BC/ April 2012 OKW

10-11-2012, 10:58 AM	#3
wdwtweets Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 441	I think you are wise to look into this. While there are many companies to help people plan out there, as the PP suggested, many are walking the line of copyright infringement. Many of the names of attractions, for instance, may be trademarked. I don't know what direction to send you but speaking to a corporate lawyer would give you a start. __________________

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