In a message dated 7/27/00 6:01:13 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
> The biggest change we're going to be making is adding a clause that
> basically prohibits anyone who uses Open Game Content from using another
> company's trademarks on that product without permission.
>
> This is another "carrot and stick" clause. The idea behind this clause is
> to stop someone from just putting "this product is compatible with the D20
> System. The D20 System is a trademark of Wizards of the Coast and is not
> used with permission." on their Open Gaming products without conforming to
> the D20 System license; or worse, using someone's game brand name (clearly
> for me, the worst case would be to have someone use D&D). The legal issues
> here are so murky that nobody wants to even render an opinion on how
> effective a suit might be if one were brought to stop this kind of use.
>
Hmmm...this is concerning...as it could also prevent someone from having
FUDGE stats in the back of their book and mention it on the cover...or
licensing an IP from someone and making a ODL/d20 book...
Or maybe I'm just confused...?
-Paul @ CFE/NSG
::trying to make sure he can do this *and* make money::
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