Dear Jacob... The comic’s letter

Dear Sir,

IT has been brought to our attention that you have been infringing the intellectual property rights of one of our cartoon characters and masquerading as Walter Brown.

It is evident that there are numerous instances whereby you have adopted trademarked imagery and brand essences of the character to the benefit of enhancing your career and popularity.

This constitutes clear infringement of our copyright and we draw your attention to numerous instances of you distinctly copying the following attributes of the character Walter Brown, as your own invention including: 1 The character’s hair parting and style. 2 The character’s distinctive round reading glasses. 3 The character’s choice of spotty ties and vintage apparel. 4 The character’s enjoyment of classical music (because he thinks it makes him seem clever). 5 The character’s bullish behaviour with peers and stopping others from having fun.

6 The character’s insistence to remind others of his father’s successful career. 7 Snootiness. We firmly request that you cease and desist in your ongoing impersonation of the character, which remains the exclusive property of Beano Studios.

A swift response on this matter would be greatly appreciated to avoid getting Teacher involved.

Yours faithfully, Mike Stirling Head of Beano Studios Scotland