Game inspired banners

[Nicknamenottaken]

I was thinking of making a shop that would sell various game inspired banners, and other stuff, but I`m not sure that I can even do that. Is that copyright infringement?? Would I be allowed to do something like that?? To take a picture from a game, or film and make a banner, poster or something else??

 

[Irene Muni]

From LL offcial document:

It is often difficult to tell what may or may not be trademarked or protected as trade dress. However, use of designer logos and brand names without permission, such as Gucci, Nike, Louis Vuiton, etc., is usually not acceptable. If you don't have permission, please don't just use a misspelling of the brand name, for example, "Njke" instead of "Nike" – instead, create your own original brand name that's associated uniquely with you!

If you're creating objects inspired by real-world objects, take care that your objects have an original appearance and shape. That's the best way to avoid trade dress issues. Be wary of imitating distinctive and recognizable product appearances. For example, the well-known appearance of the Eames lounge chair and ottoman from Herman Miller is protected under trade dress law.

Please also be aware that celebrities have a "right of publicity", which means that they have a right to control commercial uses of their name, image, likeness, and other aspects of their identity. Although you may be a fan, you risk infringing celebrity rights if you use a celebrity name or likeness in connection with in-world objects you trade, and you don't have the celebrity's permission.

Read all the document: http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Linden_Lab_Official:Intellectual_Property

[Nicknamenottaken]

So the answer is no. Thanks.

[Irene Muni]

You're welcome