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ARTICLE · 09 DECEMBER 2014

The Magic Of Characters

With competition rising in the market, producers or manufacturers opt for practices that are unique and creative to market their goods in a better way than their competitor.

IndiaIntellectual Property

With competition rising in the market, producers or manufacturers opt for practices that are unique and creative to market their goods in a better way than their competitor. Character merchandising is one such way. In today's world we get connected to the famous fictional characters from movies, books and even real life celebrities. Every child in India would want to own a Chhota Bheem's bag, lunch box or other stuff, or what about a Mickey Mouse t-shirt. This is not only restricted to kids even adults these day fall for such goods like who does not wish to own an Iron Man t-shirt. Though this idea seems really interesting and creative, people practising it must be cautious to understand the implications. As the whole concept of character merchandising is based on someone else's work, there are numerous legal consequences that revolve around it.

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