Arctorius
Alchemist
Is taking a name for a company or name for your character, but only the name, from outside the Star Wars universe considered plaigerism?
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Xiarr Sair
Waltzing Matilda
It depends. If the name is trademarked then yes, it would be illegal. But then again I'm not a mod.
[member="The Guardian"]
Rule 13.... Plagiarism is prohibited.
•to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own
•to use (another's production) without crediting the source
•to commit literary theft
•to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source
If you call someone or a company a name that belongs to another from an external source not of the SW universe, then I beleive so.
Keep it as original as possible to avoid things like this.
I'm sure Admin will confirm this for you.
Rule 13.... Plagiarism is prohibited.
•to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own
•to use (another's production) without crediting the source
•to commit literary theft
•to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source
If you call someone or a company a name that belongs to another from an external source not of the SW universe, then I beleive so.
Keep it as original as possible to avoid things like this.
I'm sure Admin will confirm this for you.
Aerabella Jarrus
JEDIIIIIIIIII!!!
[member="Stephanie Swail"] Good response.
[member="The Guardian"] With Disney and Universal, I know they are copyrighted, so if you were to use a name from them, change up the spelling or something. At the very least, you could put a disclaimer within your bio for whatever you're planning to create.
[member="The Guardian"] With Disney and Universal, I know they are copyrighted, so if you were to use a name from them, change up the spelling or something. At the very least, you could put a disclaimer within your bio for whatever you're planning to create.
Arctorius
Alchemist
Thank you for your help.
Ardgal Raxis
More than a Man
Well like my Character is named ARDGAL Raxis clearly not in star wars, so Original Content like this is more than Ok, its encouraged. But if your going to name yourself something like "Optimus Prime" and lead a company called "Sams Club" or "Target" or "J C Penny's" or like anything like that:
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The Crashing Loony
I used "Arthur Pendragon" for a jedi once. No one seemed to care enough to report it as far as I know, and I am usually more original than that, but I feel like if you just use the name, you'd be fine if you don't do it more involved with said character.
Jack Sparrow
Captain
Terrible idea. Don't do it.
Valiens Nantaris
Head Admin
It depends on the situation.
Influenced names are fine, but don't go calling yourself Bilbo Baggins or [member="Jack Sparrow"] because that'd just be silly, amirite?
Influenced names are fine, but don't go calling yourself Bilbo Baggins or [member="Jack Sparrow"] because that'd just be silly, amirite?