Forum: Writers


Subject: Brand names

RedPhantom opened this issue on Sep 30, 2019 · 3 posts


RedPhantom posted Mon, 30 September 2019 at 1:06 PM Site Admin

In most of my stories, I usually avoid using brand names and just use a generic term like "candy bar" or "sports drink". The story I'm currently working on one character has some specific dietary needs at certain times. What are the legalities of mentioning specific brands of these things? Do I need to credit the manufacturers someplace or get permission to use the names?


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wheatpenny posted Mon, 30 September 2019 at 1:12 PM Site Admin

The trademark on a brand name does not restrict your right to say "or write" the name. I have seen lots of novels, poems, stories, etc where they mention brand names.




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RedPhantom posted Mon, 30 September 2019 at 2:14 PM Site Admin

Ok, thanks. that makes life a lot easier.


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