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Re: [BNW] A true Super Hero team for BNW (Matt Fobeck)
> David Fryer Wrote:
>
> > Well the lawyers might have their hands full with
> > Marvel Entertainment Group if they tried to prosecute
> > people for using the name Freedom Force. Marvel has
> > been using that name for a group since the early 80's.
> > Plus Palladium might argue their right to the name
> > Minuteman since he appeared as a character in their
> > Villians Unlimited supplement.
> >
> I wouldn't worry about using the name Minuteman, it's rather generic as
> names go. Plus the patriotic theme has been used by various comic and RPG
> companies. So it would be hard to create a completely original character.
> Just stay away from invulnerable shields and sidekicks named Bucky.
> Freedom Force is more of a probelm. Marvel is more than happy to sue
people
> out of existance.
>
> David
> "You knew the job was dangerous when you took it Fred"
MinuteMan I'm guessing that I'll little or no problem with, But Freedom
Force is a nother matter. Both Marvel and the company the creating the PC
game with same name might have a problem, At worst they could each sue me
one at a time.