Yes. First of all, brand names are not copyright issues, they are trademarks.

Are weapons copyrighted?

Weapons are subject to copyright laws like any other product, so if you use any weapon in your game (except the AK-47 which is in the public domain I heard), you’ll have to pay the license fee.

Can I use real gun names in my game?

B – You are allowed to use the looks of the weapons but you need to get permission to use the exact real life name from the manufacturers to avoid trademark issues.

Why are gun names trademarked?

Guns are not copyrighted, but trademarked. Games typically have to come up with their own names and/or designs to avoid legal issues.

Is the AK-47 copyrighted?

Moscow: The Russian manufacturer of Kalashnikov assault rifles has applied to register a word trademark of the world’s best-known weapon, the AK-47, including for toys, media reported today in Moscow citing court documents.

Is Glock copyrighted?

Glock isn’t a gun; it’s a company. You would need permission to use any guns that they own the trademarks for.

Is Glock public domain?

You may download or print GLOCK content only for your personal use for non-commercial purposes. No modification or alteration of the content or materials found on our Websites is permitted.

What is a trademark vs copyright?

Copyright protects original work, whereas a trademark protects items that distinguish or identify a particular business from another. Copyright is generated automatically upon the creation of original work, whereas a trademark is established through common use of a mark in the course of business.

Why do games use fake gun names?

For decades, game companies entered into long-lasting and mutually beneficial licensing deals with gun manufacturers. If a game wanted to use a recognizable, trademarked design or a brand name of gun, it would need permission. The same was true for vehicles, recognizable landmarks, or other kinds of weapons.

Are guns allowed in Roblox?

Although some experiences on Roblox may include weapons and violence, we don’t allow content that contains extreme violence or serious physical or psychological abuse, including: Animal abuse and torture.

Is m4a1 trademarked?

Trademark issues



The M4 was developed and produced for the United States government by Colt Firearms, which had an exclusive contract to produce the M4 family of weapons through 2011. However, a number of other manufacturers offer M4-like firearms. Colt previously held a U.S. trademark on the term “M4”.

Is AKM copyrighted?

AKM – Trademark Information. The AKM trademark was assigned a Serial Number #88516392 – by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Trademark Serial Number is a Unique ID to identify the AKM mark in USPTO.

Is AK-47 patented?

The original design for the AK-47 was never patented, and Kalashnikov reportedly never saw any of the profits from his invention — a few years ago it was estimated that half the AK-47s in the world were actually counterfeits.

Why can’t games use real gun names?

For decades, game companies entered into long-lasting and mutually beneficial licensing deals with gun manufacturers. If a game wanted to use a recognizable, trademarked design or a brand name of gun, it would need permission. The same was true for vehicles, recognizable landmarks, or other kinds of weapons.

Does tarkov use real gun names?

According to BSG’s public balance sheets(Full accounts made up to ), Tarkov’s main operating costs are from gun/gun part licensing fees and not maintaining servers. That’s why ARMA/COD and countless games all opt for fake gun names like M416, PM5, PM7, etc – to cut down on unnecessary costs.

Are all Call of Duty guns real?

Developers taking inspiration from real-life sources for their titles is nothing new in the games industry as creators look to add more authenticity to experience. Call of Duty has always been at the forefront of this, as the weapons they use within the game are typically based on actual weapons.

What name did the weapon choose?

The Weapon learns of her dark legacy as another Cortana, which helps her forgive the Chief when he tries to delete her with some verbal cues. In the end, they reconcile their differences and form a permanent partnership, with the Weapon assuming the name she chooses for herself: Cortana.

What is the Weapon’s name?

So yes, The Weapon’s name is also Cortana. For the sake of distinguishing who’s who, we guess people will eventually call her somewhat in the likes of Cortana 2.0 or NeoCortana. At least now we know that if ever the Master Chief goes into his missions in the future, he won’t be without a companion AI.

What is Halo Weapon?

In the games’ stories, the Forerunners built the Halo Array to contain and study the Flood, an infectious alien parasite. The rings act together as a weapon of last resort; when fired, they kill all sentient life in the galaxy capable of falling prey to the Flood, thereby starving the parasite of its food.