Discussion:
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Question 1:
I am building an e-book that only contains basketball statistics for a specific NBA season. As far as my research has uncovered, these statistics are historical facts and are non-copyrightable; thus I can copy them and put them in my ebook?
Question 2:
These basketball statistics are from an NBA season. Can I use the trademark "NBA" in the e-book and in the e-book's title if it is only in a descriptive manner? ... the statistics are from an "NBA" season. The title of the e-book would be something like "2001-2002 NBA Season Statistics" where I use "NBA" to describe the statistics as being from the NBA as opposed to a European Basketball league or an Australian Basketball league, etc.
All feedback is greatly appreciated,
Sincere thanks,
Jon
Answer:
These are not necesarily historical facts and may be copyrightable (unless you yourself compiled them.)
For example, with Major League Baseball, a company called Elias compiles all of the statisitcs under contract from MLB. Elias OWNS the statistics, and their use must be licensed.
I would check if those for basketball are the same.
Answer:
The Moniker "NBA" is a registered trademark as are the proceeds of the product (i.e., basketball season).
If you publish this e-book without the express permission of the NBA you WILL be sued for trademark infringement and you will lose.