If Alec Peters and Co. are the epitome of infallible creative genius they think themselves to be, why didn't they create their own science fiction universe? They could copyright and trademark their own intellectual property to their hearts content building their starry-eyed master plan Hollywood Amazon/Netflix type media empire.
Oh wait, that would take originality, work, and honesty. Never mind.
The House of Kharn coffee wouldn't be as sweet then.