The Hunger Games, owned by Lionsgate, protects the franchise name, Mockingjay symbol, and character names. Enforcement is active, especially around new film releases.
What You Can Do
- ✓ Sell authentic licensed or vintage Hunger Games merchandise you have purchased
- ✓ Reference Hunger Games in tags for genuinely compatible or related accessories
- ✓ Create original artwork that does not copy any protected imagery or logos
- ✓ Describe handmade items with generic genre terms rather than the franchise name
What You Cannot Do
- ✗ Use Hunger Games names, logos, or character imagery on unlicensed products
- ✗ Sell fan art that reproduces specific Hunger Games characters, scenes, or logos
- ✗ Include Hunger Games in listing titles or tags for items that are not officially licensed
- ✗ Claim or imply affiliation with the Hunger Games franchise or its rights holders
Safe Alternatives
- → Create original fantasy, sci-fi, or genre artwork that does not reference the franchise
- → Use descriptive themes (e.g., "wizard school", "space opera") instead of franchise names
- → Design original characters or worlds inspired by the genre, not by Hunger Games specifically
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