Wizard of Oz Public Domain Issue
The Wizard of Oz storybooks (not the movie) are in the public domain for any use. I specifically designed several products by creating new storybook style illustrations. They are not drawn from the movie. However, these products are being blocked from publishing. "To publish this product, please ensure that you have obtained brand approval for any copyrighted brands mentioned in the product, or remove the brand names from the title and description." There are no brand names in the listing. It must be erroneously flagging "Wizard of Oz" even though I've clearly stated that these items are drawn from and in the style of the original storybooks. How can I remedy this?
Wizard of Oz Public Domain Issue
The Wizard of Oz storybooks (not the movie) are in the public domain for any use. I specifically designed several products by creating new storybook style illustrations. They are not drawn from the movie. However, these products are being blocked from publishing. "To publish this product, please ensure that you have obtained brand approval for any copyrighted brands mentioned in the product, or remove the brand names from the title and description." There are no brand names in the listing. It must be erroneously flagging "Wizard of Oz" even though I've clearly stated that these items are drawn from and in the style of the original storybooks. How can I remedy this?
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Seller_nRFmxiQg4EGrw
"The Wizard of Oz" is the movie; it's based in part on "The WONDERFUL Wizard of Oz". If you use "Wizard of Oz" without "Wonderful", that may be the cause.
Although honestly, I doubt that Amazon bots are smart enough to know the difference; but I've seen similar issues with people using "Alice in Wonderland" which is a Disney move, and NOT the book that is in PD.
Good luck. If you have a case opened, post the number and tag a mod.
Manny_Amazon
Hello @Seller_JaSUlWhFfZ19r,
I understand you’re having trouble publishing Wizard of Oz storybook-style illustrations on Amazon. This is a complex situation, as it involves copyright considerations for both the original text and any illustrations.
While the original Wizard of Oz story is in the public domain, there are a few important points to consider:
- Make sure your illustrations are truly original and not based on copyrighted movie versions. Even if the story is public domain, specific visual depictions from films may still be protected.
- Avoid using any trademarked names or branding associated with movie adaptations. Stick to elements from the original book.
- Double-check that you’re not inadvertently creating a listing that duplicates an existing product. This can sometimes trigger restrictions on new ASIN creation.
If you’re certain your illustrations are original and not infringing on any copyrights, but you’re still encountering issues, you may need to contact Seller Support for further assistance. They can review your specific case and provide guidance on how to proceed. If you share the case ID here, I'll review to ensure it's being addressed properly.
Regards,
- Manny
