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MEE 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 thi
by acheron 5y ago
MEE 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?)
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- 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.