Trademark/Copywright Question

[tneeley]

I have written a devotional called "Etch-a-Sketch Life" and was wondering if anyone knows if the word "Etch-a-Sketch" has to have special treatment to be used in my title and in my devotional.

Thanks!

[Tarin]

We had a thread along these lines a few months ago. I think someone said you don't have to gain permission from a company to use their name, though it's generally recommended that you put a trademark symbol (or appropriate equivalent) behind the name. However, because you're using the brand name in a blog title (a franchise of sorts), it may be a problem. I'm really not sure. :confused:

[lynnmosher]

Tina, Tarin is basically right. I found this article on a site called The Publishing Law Center. You can find your full answer here...

http://www.publaw.com/fairusetrade.html

[tneeley]

Thanks Lynn and Tarin! I'll check it out. I've not submitted it that devotional for publication or anything yet and I don't want to get off on the wrong foot!