This topic is one that I never really thought would be covered in the live stream, but very glad you’re taking it on!
When it comes to IP, copyright and trademarks, especially other companies, there is a very narrow line to follow. The old saying, “Better to ask forgiveness, the seek permission”, does not work in this world, especially when you want to release your own product.
Our current project is completely focused in a major companies IP, and have worked with them on getting their approval, what can and can’t be done and what would be next on the roadmap when it is completed. After we started talking, they were glad we approached them instead of trying to go the forgiveness route, which never worked out for others. Of course, approval may not happen for a vast majority of ideas, it did work out for us.
This is going to be a fun stream to watch.