Golden Girls Show Copyright

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Using copyrighted material without permission can lead to a lawsuit, even if changes are made. Copyright law protects original works, and making changes doesnt necessarily avoid infringement. Permission from rights holders is generally required. Consult a copyright lawyer for specific advice.

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Im trying to put on a Golden Girls show and the scripts is form the original season but I have changed things around. Can I still get sued?
Hello ****, using copyrighted material without permission can potentially lead to a lawsuit, even if changes are made. Here are some points:
- Copyright law protects original works
- Making changes doesn't necessarily avoid infringement
- Permission from rights holders is generally required
Consider consulting with a copyright lawyer for specific advice.