Forum:Using official logos and names

Hi, i'm a contributor at Brickipedia. I wonder if it is really okay to use the term "The LEGO Wiki". I know that there are enough other wikis that use similar terms ("The Star Wars Wiki", "The Harry Potter Wiki" etc.) Maybe they got something like a special permission? Or can you just call your website whatever you like? Also, in the same way as they use these official-sounding names, they also use the official logos (e.g. Wookieepedia and Harry Potter both use the Star Wars logo and the Harry Potter logo respectively). But the guidelines on LEGO.com actually do not allow the use of the LEGO logo on unofficial websites. So what's going on here? Do all the other wikis have special permissions? Are we (Brickipedia) the only ones that may have bad luck with LEGO's guidelines? Or can we do as we please (just like apparently everyone else pleases)? -- 09:51, January 5, 2010 (UTC)


 * Most wikis just try to walk the fine line that is fair use. Some also have additional policies, such as WW:DNP which keep them "extra safe". 13:58, January 5, 2010 (UTC)
 * I'd advise against using "The LEGO wiki" and suggest "A LEGO wiki" instead Random Time  15:49, January 5, 2010 (UTC)