On 11 Aug 00, Faustus scribbled a note about Re: [Open_Gaming] Compatible with:
> *ABUSE* is the wrong word. The real issue for us out here who are arguing
> against the clause is that (under the statute) there are certain
> situations where it is absolutely legal and appropriate to use another's
> trademark - to prevent customer confusion and promote competition for
> instance.
>
So, instead of fighting it, why not just request a change of wording
to reflect that legal uses of a trademark are allowed, but to also
include that permission must be gained from the holder of a
trademark in order to prominently use that trademark (this meaning
displaying the trademark in a manner that could concievably be
considered advertising of the product.)
This would then point up the importance of the D20 STL, as it is
one such form of permission giving document.
> This clause eliminates those appropriate uses.
>
> I *emphatically* have no desire to do anything shady with WotC's
> trademarks.
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