Does a business need permission to refer to a government agency in entertainment media?
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Does a business need permission to refer to a government agency in entertainment media?
For instance, was permission necessary for the “X-Files” to depict FBI agents?
Asked on October 18, 2013 under Business Law, Louisiana
Answers:
Anne Brady / Law Office of Anne Brady
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
No, a business in the entertainment industry does not need permission to depict members of a government agency. The business, however, needs to be careful not to slander anyone. So long as it is clear that what is being portrayed is fictional, that is not a problem.
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