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Use real companies in game?

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Robbietaylor

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I am in the process of making a game that would take place in NYC. I plan to release the game in the app store eventually.
I assume it would be illegal if I used real company logos (like Starbucks) and reproduced the logo in my game?
 
Orange Furball

Orange Furball

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May 18, 2012
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Yes. To use Starbucks you'll have to make like "Starcoffee" and change the logo. To use McDonalds you'll have to do "McBurgerShop" or something. I would recommend consulting a lawyer for further details.
 
thewitt

thewitt

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Sep 13, 2011
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Even Starcoffee and McBurgerShop will get you sued if you are not careful. Playing off a well known trademark and making money from it is also a violation of trade dress.
 
roxxette

roxxette

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Take a look how rockstar games handle these :) more specific the GTA franchise.
 
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