On Sat, 2 Dec 1995, Joseph Palmer wrote:

Does anyone really know about the copyright issues with regard to fanficts?

In particular Im interested in the following protections...

What about the original creator? A fanfict is a derivative work, what
if anything can and should be done for the protection of a Rumiko Takahashi?

Surely if you put a disclaimer in your story, you shouldn't have to worry 
about being sued by the original creator?

Can I copyright the story to make sure that no one else 
claims it?

I did on my 'fic, but if anyone else wants to claim it, I can't 
physically stop them, so I don't worry.

That's my 2 cents worth.  Sorry but I can't help you with the other 
questions :<

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