The Russian film Studio “Soyuzmultfilm” surprised by the initiative of Japanese companies Cheburashka Project LLP to discuss the terms of the contract for use of the rights to the Cheburashka character, according to Gazeti.
“We saw the comments and was very surprised”, – told the edition in a press-service of “Soyuzmultfilm”.Representatives of the company noted that the contract with Japan was aborted in 2018. In the “Soyuzmultfilm” explained that he does not exclude further cooperation with the Cheburashka Project LLP, but it should not infringe on the rights of the parties.The Russian company also said that they are interested in promoting images of legendary cartoon characters, but this process must take place on legal terms.
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On the eve of the Japanese company Cheburashka Project LLP has expressed willingness to negotiate with Russia on the terms of the contract to use the rights for Cheburashka. Her representative noted that the contract with the “Soyuzmultfilm” on the exclusive license to the character has been extended to 2015 and now maintains its.Earlier it was reported that the film Studio “Soyuzmultfilm” plans to return the rights to use the image of Cheburashka, which were transferred to Japan 16 years ago. It was noted that Russia and Japan hold different opinions about the duration of the contract and its terms.
