Did Doujin novels constitute copyright?

The copyright of doujin novels usually belonged to the author, not the copyright owner. Doujinshi referred to novels that were based on other works (such as anime, games, comics, movies, TV series, etc.) and were created according to the author's creativity and imagination. For Doujinshi authors, the copyright of their works included the literary form, content, ideas, and forms of expression. Doujinshi's copyrights were usually protected by the author himself, including after the work was published, before it was published, and when it was used. However, because doujinshi novels often involve other works in terms of theme and plot, the copyright owner may copyright the doujinshi novel to prevent unauthorized distribution and use. In this case, the author of the Doujin novel may need to negotiate with the copyright owner to obtain authorization and comply with the relevant regulations. Therefore, the copyright of doujinshi novels is usually protected by the author himself, but the copyright owner may protect it.

Writing a true story into a novel may constitute an act of copyright violation, depending on the type and extent of the act. If the real person or thing is fictional and has not been authorized to the character, his family, or the copyright owner, then writing a novel and publishing it publicly may constitute copyright violation. If the true story has been authorized by the copyright owner and the author has obtained the appropriate permission, then writing it into a novel and publishing it in public may constitute copyright violation. If the real person or thing is real, but the author did not obtain the appropriate permission or did not respect the wishes of the copyright owner to write a novel and publish it publicly, it may constitute copyright violation. When writing a novel, the author should first understand the copyright law and relevant legal provisions and ensure that his actions comply with the legal requirements. If there is any violation, the author may have to bear legal responsibility.

According to China's " copyright law," if the name of a game was the same as the name of a novel, and the game did not obtain the authorization of the author of the novel or used elements such as the storyline and character image of the novel, it might constitute copyright violation. However, there were many factors that needed to be considered to determine whether it was an copyright violation, such as whether the names of the novel and the game were very similar, whether the game was authorized by the author of the novel, whether the author of the novel knew about the existence of the game, and so on. If the names of the novel and the game were not very similar, and the game was authorized by the author of the novel, and the author of the novel was not aware of the existence of the game, then it might not be an copyright violation. However, if the names of the novel and the game were very similar, or if the author of the novel knew about the existence of the game and used the elements of the game, it might constitute an copyright violation. The specific situation needs to be judged according to the specific situation. If there is any violation, it is recommended to contact the game developer or the author of the novel to discuss the solution in time.

It constituted an copyright violation. According to the relevant provisions of the "copyright law of the People's Republic of China", without the permission of the copyright owner, copying, distributing, renting, exhibition, performance, screening, broadcasting, information network transmission, etc., using other people's works shall constitute copyright violation. If you use a short story as a prototype to create a script and without the permission of the short story's copyright owner, it may be an copyright violation. In order to avoid any copyright violation, it is recommended to apply for copyright from the author of the short story when writing the script and obtain permission before spreading or utilizing it.

The continuation of another person's work usually constituted an act of copyright violation unless the copyright owner had given explicit permission or used the work of another person in a legal manner, such as by using, adapting, translating, or reprinting it. If you change the plot, characters, background, and other elements of the original work without authorization or use fictional characters, locations, plots, etc. in the original work, then this behavior may constitute copyright violation. In addition, if the continued work obtained the copyright owner's authorization or used other people's works in a legal way, such as borrowing, adapting, translating, reprinting, etc., then it may not constitute an copyright violation. Therefore, in order to avoid any form of copyright violation, it is recommended that you obtain the explicit permission of the copyright owner or respect the copyright law when continuing to write other people's works.

Using a variation of a real person's name in a novel may constitute an copyright violation. This was because, according to China's " copyright law," only the author himself could enjoy the creative rights of his work. Therefore, if you use the name or image of someone else's real character without the authorization of the person, it may constitute an copyright violation. Of course, this didn't mean that all variations of real names would be considered as copyright. If the name or image used is fictional in a work or created based on the setting of a fictional character, then it generally does not constitute copyright. Whether the use of a variation of a real person's name would constitute an copyright violation required specific analysis. It is recommended to avoid violating the intellectual property rights of others and strictly abide by relevant laws and regulations when creating.

Generally speaking, if a novel used the name of a building or an item in a game without the authorization of the game owner or if it was labeled as a " fictional element," it might constitute an copyright violation. This was because the fictional elements in the game were part of the copyright of the game company. If these elements were used in the novel without the authorization of the game company, it was likely to be regarded as copyright violation. Of course, there was no guarantee that it would be a violation of copyright, as some game companies would license their fictional elements to allow other companies to use them in their creations. However, if they were not authorized or marked as "fictional elements," then the use of these elements might constitute copyright infringement. In order to avoid the problem of copyright, it is recommended to avoid using fictional elements such as building names and item names in the game when writing novels. If you need to use it, it's best to apply for authorization from the game owner or indicate that it's a "fictional element".

Reprinting a published novel for non-commercial purposes may constitute an act of copyright violation. Because according to the copyright law, without the permission of the copyright owner, no individual or organization could copy, distribute, perform, show, broadcast, or spread information on the Internet for profit. Although it may be for personal interest or learning purposes, the act of reprinting a published novel without the permission of the copyright owner still constituted an act of copyright violation. If you use the plot, characters, locations, and other information of the novel or adapt the novel, it may constitute an act of copyright violation. In order to avoid any copyright violation, it is recommended not to reprint published novels for profit or to reprint them after applying for permission from the copyright owner.

Writing doujinshi in itself does not necessarily constitute copyright but using someone else's work (such as manga, novels, movies, etc.) as a source of inspiration for one's own creation and creating one's own original doujinshi work may constitute copyright. This is because copyright laws in many countries, including China, protect the author's original works regardless of their origin. If a doujinshi novel is based on someone else's work, the author may have the right to protect his original work and refuse to share or adapt other people's copyrights. Of course, the specific situation still needed to be judged based on the type of work, the source, and whether it involved the core content of other people's works. Therefore, when writing Doujinshi novels, it is recommended to first understand the relevant laws and regulations to avoid copyright violation.

Writing doujinshi is often seen as copyright violation because doujinshi is a novel based on the story, image, or plot of another person (usually a fictional character). This was because Doujinshi novels copied the content of the original work, including the characters, plot, and worldview, without obtaining the authorization of the original work. In many countries, including China and the United States, copyright laws prohibit the creation of second works, including doujinshi, without the authorization of the copyright owner. This meant that if you wrote doujinshi, you would have to comply with copyright law and could face legal risks. Even so, doujinshi novels were still allowed in some countries and in some cases considered a legal form of creation. However, if you want to write Doujin novels, you must first understand the relevant laws and regulations and try to obtain the authorization of the copyright owner of the original work.