Using Brand names in games.

games4fungames4fun Member Posts: 185
edited July 2012 in Working with GS (Mac)
Hello all,

Are we able to use brand names in our games. For example, I want to have names of cars in my game like lexus gs 300, bmw m3 and so on. Can I state that in my game. Also products from companies such as sony,hp, and have it list a particular model number. So I want to show images of products that I drew and say they are from a particular company and have a description of them. Is this possible?

Thanks

Answers

  • maxbeaumontmaxbeaumont Member Posts: 616
    Hello,

    I believe all of those names are trademarked and copyrighted, ect. therefore you cannot do that. I could be wrong though.

    Cheers
  • crazycam99crazycam99 Paris, FranceMember Posts: 519
    You need to ask the brand if you can use their name and they need to accept.
  • gyroscopegyroscope I am here.Member, Sous Chef, PRO Posts: 6,598
    edited July 2012

    @games4fun

    Hi, I pretty much certain that your app will not be accepted if you use brand names in it (although I could be wrong; I'll be interested in other members' opinions on that point); although even if it's OK, you surely have to put registered company/copyright info....
  • maxbeaumontmaxbeaumont Member Posts: 616
    @games4fun

    I wouldn't go down this path either way buddy, Its a slippery road. I have seen top companies avoid using even the simplest copyrighted names from fear of legal trouble. There are plenty of games you could make without having to do this. Hope I am helping in some way.

    Cheers
  • NovicaStudioNovicaStudio Member Posts: 174
    Well, it seemed like your theme of brand names were cars. Maybe you could make up your own brand. The GX Quad Force Strike 4X Viper. :)) YAYAY
  • gyroscopegyroscope I am here.Member, Sous Chef, PRO Posts: 6,598
    edited July 2012
    Well, it seemed like your theme of brand names were cars. Maybe you could make up your own brand. The GX Quad Force Strike 4X Viper. :)) YAYAY
    "Put the gun down.... step away from the GX Quad Force Strike 4X Viper."

    Yeah, love it!! :-)

  • jn2002dkjn2002dk Member Posts: 102
    edited July 2012
    All of those are copyrighted and you can get in trouble by using any of them without getting permission from the copyright holders if you even get past Apple to get in on the store in the first place

    If you're dealing specifically with cars you could see how Rockstar circumvents this in their gta games. By changing your models and images enough it's possible to achieve a recognizable look and name without violating any rights but it's a fine line to walk

    As a general rule of thumb everything is copyrighted unless specifically released under licenses that allows free use like variations of Creative Commons or Public domain
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