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So guys you can't use the S word any more.. or you might get sued...
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:icongrafight:
It may seem like a common word to us, from using it so much, but it is a fairly recent invention, and it defines the characters created by these two publishers. Think about it as if you made an independent comic to sell and make a profit; and then called it "The Justice League" or "The Avengers". Justice and avenger are common words, anybody can use in conversation but in this context, they would infringe upon trademarks.

To be clear, I believe this "ownership" of certain words and expressions is ridiculous and getting out of hand, but let's face it, that is how the game is played in a capitalist society. Options are: a) License the use of the term (meaning pay for it)
b) Make your own term and trademark it so you own it and can sue anybody who uses it, or
c) Get a good lawyer and claim "fair use"
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=BigRob1031 Feb 3, 2013  Professional General Artist
Yeah they Suck!!!
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:iconhidden-traveler:
That is total bullshit.
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:iconinfectedlobster:
~InfectedLobster Feb 3, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
...this made me slowly lose abit of my respect for both of these :/
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