Creating Pokmon Based Game

Summary

Creating a game based on existing copyrighted material like Pokémon can lead to legal issues. Using copyrighted characters without permission is illegal. Creating a parody or transformative work might be protected under fair use. The safest route is obtaining explicit permission from the copyright holder, Nintendo. To get explicit permission, draft a letter detailing your intentions with their intellectual property, send it to Nintendos legal department, and wait for their response. Without their express consent, you risk copyright infringement.

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I want to make a game, but this game is about Pokémon, and I don't want to get into legal trouble while making this game, and I want to know how.
Hello **** ****, creating a game based on existing copyrighted material like Pokémon can indeed lead to legal issues. Here are some points to consider:
- Using copyrighted characters without permission is illegal.
- Creating a parody or transformative work might be protected under "fair use".
- The safest route is obtaining explicit permission from the copyright holder, Nintendo in this case.
How can I get explicit permission?
To get explicit permission from Nintendo, you need to:
- Draft a letter detailing your intentions with their intellectual property.
- Send it to Nintendo's legal department.
- Wait for their response.
Remember, without their express consent, you risk copyright infringement.