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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Garthanos" data-source="post: 6189996" data-attributes="member: 82504">I am sure if you sign that GSL they get to make you subject to something beyond normal laws governing it but sorry saying this product is compatible with that product can only be construed as confusing by ignoring the actual statement. As saying X is compatible with Y or usable with Y in fact distinguishes them by identifying both a distinct X and a distinct Y.It is a comparison with the other product. (comparisons dont have to be superiority claims) and the phrase "or in a way that truthfully identifies the products or services in a manner that does not mislead or confuse consumers as to the mark owner’s affiliation"also appliesEntirely legal to make a new game that is intended to replace the old one.. if its diverged sufficiently (that is governed by copyright) as to be a new game of course aside from that one the case I mentioned earlier, the ones I have recently looked may indeed have started looking like or at 4e but branched far enough that they can no longer really even say "compatible with" best they can say is ... "Inspired by the fourth edition of D&D" and that may not attract other 4e fans because their particular divergence may have left the connection those other fans appreciated behind.Of course I have also seen some sites where their use of trademarks are definitely infringing and that is independent of the nature of the content, so I do agree they need to be much more careful than they are being. I am saying it is utterly possible to not misuse trademark and compare your products functionality with there products. (even if that comparison concludes it provides a similar experience and can utterly replace the other product) that is why they want  the license agreements which restrict it more... cause trademark law doesn't cover it.</blockquote>

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