A Theme Park Used Our Name Without Asking, And We’re Taking Action | Episode 387

A Theme Park Used Our Name Without Asking, And We’re Taking Action | Episode 387A billion-euro headline promised a new destination called Dracula Land—then we spotted language inside the plan that mirrored our brand, Mythical Creatures Around the World. That raised a hard stop. We walk you through what we found, why the wording matters, and how IP law protects more than logos; it protects years of research, folklore curation, artwork, and a global community that trusts us to handle myth with care.We lay out the ownership structure—Mythical Creatures Around the World is a subsidiary of Voices for Voices—and explain why due diligence isn’t optional when you’re pitching investors, releasing concept art, or shaping public narratives. If you can finance a theme park, you can fund a trademark search. Along the way, David addresses an alleged overlap with a new Superman arc and makes a simple request that every creator understands: if you use distinctive concepts that match his 2013 work, give credit. This isn’t about shutting doors; it’s about keeping the chain of authorship intact so better collaborations can open.Beyond the legal frame, we return to the heart of our work: using folklore to build bridges between cultures, telling stories that turn strangers into neighbors, and doing it with the authenticity that comes from original art and careful sourcing. David shares his creative process—acting every role, sketching costumes, building atmosphere—so you hear how much life sits behind each page. We also celebrate Ryan Solomon’s debut novel, The Search for Drake Colton, a reminder that originality blooms in families and communities that protect it.If you care about creativity, credit, and cultural storytelling done right, press play. Subscribe to stay close to the work, share this episode with a friend who creates, and leave a review with your take: where do you draw the line between inspiration and infringement?Chapter Markers0:00 Welcome And Why This Matters Now1:32 Dracula Land Announcement Raises Red Flags4:20 Ownership Of Mythical Creatures Around The World6:30 Legal Stakes And Due Diligence Failures9:12 David Solomon Responds To Impersonation11:30 Alleged Superman Storyline Overlap15:40 Requests For Credit And Accountability18:20 Calling Out Impersonators And Misuse22:30 Mission, Ministry, And Creative Vision25:20 Setting The Record Straight On Rights28:10 Due Diligence, Searches, And Responsibility31:40 Accountability For DC And Dracula Land Backers35:40 Strategy: Speak Up And Take Action39:30 Originality Versus Plagiarism In Creation43:00Transparency With Supporters#ThemePark #CopyrightInfringement #DraculaLand #LegalAction #BrandProtection #TrademarkIssues #NameRights #IntellectualProperty #Romania #Transylvania #FairUseDebate #ConsumerAwareness #BusinessEthics #TheftOfIdentity #CreativeOwnership #ProtectYourBrand #MediaLawMatters #TakeAction #justiceforsurvivors #VoicesforVoices #VoicesforVoicesPodcast #JustinAlanHayes #JustinHayes #help3billion #TikTok #Instagram #truth #Jesusaire #VoiceForChange #HealingTogether #VoicesForVoices387Support the show