On Wed, 20 Feb 2002, Michael Cortez wrote: > This is the reason why over the last 72 hours of doing a little research for > my OGX site, I've seen logos for at least 5 different small press & web > based RPG companies that use the number 20, or a depiction/photo of a 20 > Sided Die in their company or product line logos. > > It is of my personal opinion, that in this case if no other company is > allowed to use the number 20 in a trademark for a role-playing game product, > because of the registration of the d20 System TM -- then the trademark > system is being abused. But this is only my personal opinion, and I will > have no qualms about switching to a different moniker if this becomes an > obstacle.
Mike, In my opinion your problem is going to have more to do with the fact that your using the number 20 for rpg products that *are based on WotC's d20SRD*. Preventing any use of the number 20 in rpg products may be hard for WotC to do. But preventing the use of the number 20 in product lines that use the d20SRD may be easier. And if WotC legal has stated, even unofficially, that WotC is likely to object to these logos, Ryan's advice is dead on. You either need to consult an attorney now before moving ahead or simply move on to other names/logos. If you just move ahead with using the logos, you're more likely than not just going to incur legal fees eventually. As for the abuse of the trademark system, remember that anyone is free to file their complaints about the 'd20 system' logo once the uspto begins the opposition phase. Even if the trademark is granted, opposition can lead to further clarification of just what the mark stands for and what can constitute confusion. alec _______________________________________________ Ogf-l mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.opengamingfoundation.org/mailman/listinfo/ogf-l
