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Not a lawyer, but my understanding last I looked into it was that names and rules cannot be copyrighted (names can be trademarked though). In very limited cases
by mNovak 4y ago
Not a lawyer, but my understanding last I looked into it was that names and rules cannot be copyrighted (names can be trademarked though). In very limited cases a novel mechanic could be patented (famously MTG 'tapping' of cards). The issue overall is that no one wants to risk it in court, so there's no recent precedent to take inspiration from.
- krainboltgreene 4y ago> Not a lawyer, but my understanding last I looked into it was that names and rules cannot be copyrighted (names can be trademarked though) That's what the person you're replying to wrote.