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Copyright? Please help

by Jason Correia · in General Discussion · 06/24/2006 (2:21 pm) · 2 replies

Hey guys its not game related but I always come to this community to ask questions cuz I trust the answers I get whenever I post something so here it goes.


ok theres this band that I want to start a label around and there name starts with jedi so is that a problem ?should I be worried about lucas coming after me with infringment suits or them for that matter or is it only bad if I start using star wars cliches even tho I doubt I would do that? your feedback would be greatly appreciated

Thanks
-Jason

#1
06/24/2006 (2:37 pm)
Jason,

I'm certainly not a legal expert, but I can say that Lucas vigorously protects their Intellectual Property -- which is how it should be. :)

It's best to stay clear of any potential infringements.

This may or may not be relevant, but here's a cool link for trademark inquiries . . .

tess2.uspto.gov/bin/gate.exe?f=searchss&state=suirf1.1.1

I hope that helps,

Aaron E.
#2
06/25/2006 (4:22 am)
Hi Jason,
Likewise, I'm not a lawyer, but "Jedi" is definitely a Lucas Arts / Lucas Licensing Ltd trademark that you won't be able to legally touch.

Just on a whim... Aha! Google rules! =)
Jedi Trademark