Timeline for Legal issues concerning using superheroes in games
Current License: CC BY-SA 3.0
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| when toggle format | what | by | license | comment | |
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| Apr 29, 2013 at 7:30 | history | edited | rioki | CC BY-SA 3.0 | edited body |
| Apr 29, 2013 at 7:18 | comment | added | faizanjehangir | So reinvention is the safe path to take in this battle royale of legal issues...or you can try getting Marvel or DC Comics to save your a** | |
| Apr 29, 2013 at 7:11 | comment | added | rioki | Additionally, anything that can be associated in context can be a trademark violation. In some cases just the colors are sufficient. Look at the super man knock of in Megamind, even though fair use applied (it's a comedy) they very clearly kept Metro Man unique in colors and style. | |
| Apr 29, 2013 at 7:07 | comment | added | rioki | Technically anything. The costume and the "logo" of the hero are normally also trademarked. Ever played Monkey Island™? Remember all those ™'s? That was not a joke, that was dead serious, they trademarked almost nay name in that game. | |
| Apr 29, 2013 at 7:01 | comment | added | faizanjehangir | Really helpful detailed insight over the propsed issue. What about the images/clothing and other accessories? Do they fall under that category? | |
| Apr 29, 2013 at 6:48 | history | answered | rioki | CC BY-SA 3.0 |