Game Licensing

hman360

I am making a game that include MLB player names, so could I read I need a license to use their names. Can I just change their names a little so that it wouldn't be exactly the same but very similar like Adwian Gonzuloo instead of Adrian Gonzalez? Would I still need licensing or could I use this without any problems?

SlickZero

Parodies are fine, but you cannot use their real names, or the names of the team they play for. But what you are describing would be okay.

hman360

How about this: http://articles.latimes.com/2006/aug/09/sports/sp-fantasy9

Maybe I can use the real names?

Edit: Actually its about stats, not the names

But at least I can use the parodies!

hman360

What about team names like Red Sox, Can I use Wed Socks?

SlickZero

That falls under parodies. I think it would be okay.

Disclaimer: I'm not a real Lawyer, I just play one on the internet.

hman360

XD

gyroscope

SlickZero said:

Disclaimer: I'm not a real Lawyer, I just play one on the internet.

What, a real virtual lawyer, SlickZero, or just a parody? ;-)

SlickZero

I'd say parody. Pretty much everything I do in life is a joke. :P

gyroscope

SlickZero said:
I'd say parody. Pretty much everything I do in life is a joke. :P

"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Then figure out how to sell it for $5.00 a glass."
John Woodman

:-)