e.g. Can a software use a naming scheme based on Genshin characters, WoW locations/zones, etc. for their version codenames?
Man I sure hope so:
I use Federation starship classes as my codenames. Granted, I’m a tiny project, but I’ve yet to get a C&D from Paramount or the Roddenberry estate. 🤷🏻♂️
Sure. There aren’t any rules. VLCs version names are Discworld characters.
Are you familiar with Debian and how its versions are named?
Debian versions are based on Toy Story characters.
And the Debian logo is:
NCR names their motherboards after NASCAR tracks.
Older Android versions were named after desserts.
You did not mention where, and I’m not a lawyer, but I’ve never heard of a copywrite or trademark holder react to just the name on an open software release .
Can’t hurt to get permission
Edit: Cannot use, too many automated take down notices whenever release mentioned on certain media. Even with permission, it will be a pain
