Re: [Open_Gaming] Some license updates

[Alec A. Burkhardt]

On Thu, 27 Jul 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

> > 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.
                                          ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

> 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...

I think you're missing the part I've underlined.  If you have the
trademark owner's permission (which you should have with a license - not
sure just how freely available the use of FUDGE is) it's perfectly fine
for you to use that trademark.  So if you want to use someone's trademark
on an OGL product you must get their permission.

alec

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