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==Origin== |
==Origin== |
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==Notes== |
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*Rudolph was created in 1939 by Robert L. May and his first appearance was renewed in its 28th year, meaning the name "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" cannot be used without permission. However, an unnamed reindeer with a red nose (or a reindeer with a red nose and a different name) can appear in other works. |
*Rudolph was created in 1939 by Robert L. May and his first appearance was renewed in its 28th year, meaning the name "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" cannot be used without permission. However, an unnamed reindeer with a red nose (or a reindeer with a red nose and a different name) can appear in other works. |
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*The earliest mention of the term "Santa's 9th Reindeer" is in the 1964 special ''Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer'' (where the profile picture was taken from). The copyright year in Roman numerals was mis-marked as MCLXIV (1164) instead of the correct MCMLXIV (1964). Per U.S. law at the time, this invalidated the copyright, causing it to enter the public domain immediately upon release. It did not, however, invalidate the trademark on the name, which is still owned by The Rudolph Company. |
*The earliest mention of the term "Santa's 9th Reindeer" is in the 1964 special ''Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer'' (where the profile picture was taken from). The copyright year in Roman numerals was mis-marked as MCLXIV (1164) instead of the correct MCMLXIV (1964). Per U.S. law at the time, this invalidated the copyright, causing it to enter the public domain immediately upon release. It did not, however, invalidate the trademark on the name, which is still owned by The Rudolph Company. |
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Revision as of 22:40, 10 January 2017
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Real Names |
Rudolph (sort of... see "Notes" section) |
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First Appearance |
1964 (sort of... see "Notes" section) |
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Created by |
Robert L. May & Romeo Muller (sort of... see "Notes" section) |
Origin
The character of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is not in the public domain. However, he has been popularly referred to as "Santa's 9th Reindeer."
Notes
- Rudolph was created in 1939 by Robert L. May and his first appearance was renewed in its 28th year, meaning the name "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" cannot be used without permission. However, an unnamed reindeer with a red nose (or a reindeer with a red nose and a different name) can appear in other works.
- Technically, no one can own the name "Rudolph" so, without it being followed by "the Red-Nosed Reindeer" (again: technically), one couldn't be sued (but, it would be risky).
- The earliest mention of the term "Santa's 9th Reindeer" is in the 1964 special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (where the profile picture was taken from). The copyright year in Roman numerals was mis-marked as MCLXIV (1164) instead of the correct MCMLXIV (1964). Per U.S. law at the time, this invalidated the copyright, causing it to enter the public domain immediately upon release. It did not, however, invalidate the trademark on the name, which is still owned by The Rudolph Company.