Are there any copyright or trademark issues when it comes to childhood games like hide and seek, red rover, dodgeball, etc?
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Are there any copyright or trademark issues when it comes to childhood games like hide and seek, red rover, dodgeball, etc?
The rules, players, equipment and diagrams would be included in a guide to each game. Just wondering if there are any legal concerns in creating something like this.
Asked on June 20, 2012 under Business Law, California
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The copyright, trademark and even patent issues can be reviewed by contact the U.S. Trademark and Patent Office and the Copyright Office and looking through the online search functions for anything remotely similar. Keep in mind that just because something is known by everyone, it doesn't mean someone hasn't acted on it somehow. Best bet: do the research online with those two federal agencies.
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