Legal Question in Technology Law in California

use of sports team and player names

Is it okay to use the names of real sports teams and players in an online game that charges people to play? If not, what are the restrictions on use?


Asked on 5/17/04, 11:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

Re: use of sports team and player names

No, commercial exploitation of a person's image without their approval is an invasion of their economic and privacy rights and a suit for damages could result. Similarly, the name of a team is a trademark and the owners thereof would probably sue for damages based upon trademark infringement.

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Answered on 5/18/04, 1:38 am


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