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Is a character protected by copyright?

A character could be protected under copyright if it is an original expression of an author.

Merchandising items such as toys, interactive games, books and clothing including characters can also be protected by intellectual property rights in certain circumstances, mainly copyright and trademarks, along with other areas of law.

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