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Can I use Franchise names?

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Can I use Franchise names?

Postby SandyW » Wed Jan 30, 2013 2:42 pm

Hi everyone, I'm looking for a little information. I'm currently writing what will hopefully be my first novel. I'm working on a scene, which has to do with food people have thrown out at fast food places. Am I allowed to mention the names - Burger King, McDonald's, etc? And am I allowed to name the products, such as a Whopper? I don't want to step into muddy water.

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Re: Can I use Franchise names?

Postby glorybee » Wed Jan 30, 2013 4:46 pm

You can--if you get permission from them to do so. It might be easier to make up a name.

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Re: Can I use Franchise names?

Postby SandyW » Wed Jan 30, 2013 5:48 pm

Thank you very much Glorybee, I'll definitely make up the names. :thankssign
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Re: Can I use Franchise names?

Postby Deb Porter » Wed Jan 30, 2013 6:35 pm

Sandy, you can use them, but there are provisos. This article is very helpful.

http://www.rightsofwriters.com/2010/12/ ... in-my.html

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