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I wonder if they have to pay anything to Middle-earth Enterprises for using the names: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle-earth_Enterprises https://en.wikipe
by stephenhuey 5y ago
I wonder if they have to pay anything to Middle-earth Enterprises for using the names:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle-earth_Enterprises https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle-earth_Enterprises
https://www.middleearth.com https://www.middleearth.com
- acheron 5y agoMEE specifically owns the rights to adaptations. Just using a name would not be related as far as I understand it. If there is a "trademark" issue, I would think they'd need to work directly with the Tolkien Estate, who still own the original works. (Didn't original D&D use "hobbits" and have to change it to "halflings" because of the Estate?) (IANAIPL)
- njharman 5y agohobbit, balrog, ent. Not because trademarks, none are. But because courts have ruled if you use enough elements, esp characters you somehow are infringing copyright. Or rather, it is easier to cave and change your product than endure the risk and expense of long court battle.