> > <bpj1138@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> > >My question is, what are the legalities of using real world product
> > >names in my games? Do I have to license these products? Is it
> > >enough to credit the manufacturers, as in "Product X is a trademark
> > >of company Y"?
> >
> Nathan Mates wrote:
> > You really may want to talk to a lawyer. Most trademarks will need
> > to have the approval of the trademark owner to be included in a
> > game. This is (in part) so that the products are used in a way that
> > reflects well on the companies.
> >
> > Using trademarks will increase the cost of your game, unless the
> > trademark owner has specifically asked you to madke a licensed
> > title. Do you really need to use them?
> >
<bpj1138@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote
> I don't understand that either. I would basicly be providing
> advertising for their products.
Not understanding it does not mean you shouldn't get a lawyer and talk to
trademark owners before using somebody's trademark. You can't just notify
a
trademark owner after the fact, "hey, I used your trademark and credited
you, it was a free advertisement, so you can thank me now." It doesn't
work
that way. Nathan's reply did include information as to why permission
needs
to be sought beforehand.
> Anyhow, since I'm an individual developer, and I don't feel like
> calling every car company on the planet, I will oblige...
Good idea. Not using the trademarks is the best way to go.
Tom
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