RE: [Ogf-l] Let's Pause, and Take a Deep Breath...

[LaPierre, Bob]

Important distinction you might not be aware of, PI does _not_ necessarily
equal trademarked or copywrited material. It means the publisher/author
reserved the right through the OGL to declare certain materials closed and
protected. That isn't to say that it couldn't be copyrighted/trademarked
just that it doesn't _have_ to be.

Bob

-----Original Message-----
From: Bryce Harrington [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
I think you can understand how "anything you find" paints a bit too
broad of a swath...  For example, many creatures in D&D have names and
derivations from obscure literature or folk mythology, and therefore
would be legal to use, yet would be time consuming to verify.

I would not expect it to be difficult for the OGF to obtain from the
Trademark and Copyright offices a list of the registered (and refused)
trademarks and copyrights for TSR and WOTC.  Since PI is such a key
selling point for the OGF, it only makes sense for it to obtain and
provide this information.  <snip>

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