This photographic reproduction is therefore also considered to be in the public domain in the United States.Dec 29, 2013
Can you trademark the name of a Greek god?
If you have the name of a Greek god, such as Nike, you could trademark this in a category not currently used by the company Nike, or any other company, but you could not trademark it in one of their categories. However, Nike (for example) can only trademark in categories in which they actually trade or intend to trade.
Are Greek names copyrighted?
Yes, you can trademark greek letters. Greek letters are considered public domain in the same way that the English alphabet is, which is to say that the alphabet can be appropriated to create slogans and names without inherently risking infringement.
Can gods be copyrighted?
The Supreme Court has ruled that names of gods or holy books cannot be trademarked to sell goods and services.Nov 25, 2015
Are ancient stories copyrighted?
Ancient texts are public domain. Nobody can copyright them. But if you write it in your style, the custom version can be copyrighted so that no one else can replicate the same thing in same manner. It is the words that are copyrighted, not the story.
Are mythological creatures copyrighted?
Everything in pre-20th century literature, folklore, and mythology is in the public domain. As long as you are referencing the source material and not modern interpretations thereof, you're fine.
Are Greek myths copyrighted?
The court determined that story lines, plot idea, and other scenes from both works that flow naturally from basic plot premises that go back to Greek mythology are generic and not indicative of creativity, and so are not protected by copyright law.Apr 23, 2010
Is there copyright on fairy tales?
No, the stories themselves are not copyrighted, but an individual retelling might be. Good case in point: the Beauty and the Beast folktale is in the public domain, but Disney's retelling of Beauty and the Beast is copyrighted.
How many books are in Hindu mythology?
There are 18 Maha Puranas (Great Puranas) and 18 Upa Puranas (Minor Puranas), with over 400,000 verses. The Puranas do not enjoy the authority of a scripture in Hinduism, but are considered a Smriti.
How many ancient Indian books are there?
There are four Vedas: the Rigveda, the Yajurveda, the Samaveda and the Atharvaveda.
Which is the most important mythical book of India?
- Palace of Illusions — Top Indian Mythology Books. The Palace of Illusions — Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. ...
- My Gita — Top Indian Mythology Books. My GITA — Devdutt Pattanaik. ...
- Rise of Kali — Top Indian Mythology Books. Ajaya: Rise of Kali — Anand Neelkantan. ...
- Kalki — Top Indian Mythology Books.