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MSFS24 Questions about aircraft manufacturer Branding, IP, Trademark, etc.

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I was wondering - under what legal auspices is our hobby (or, a profession, in some cases) functioning, with respect to creating virtual digital versions of branded items? As in, are Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Embraer, Cessna, etc. minding what we do?

This has probably been discussed before, but I have been working on my SpacePort spaceflight module for MSFS2020/2024, and wanted to model SpaceX spaceflight hardware, namely, Falcon rocket and Dragon capsule (including interior). I've looked up specifically what are the requirements for SpaceX. AI came up with something along the lines of "better check with their legal department, because otherwise it is a copyright/brand/IP infringement". However, haven't we been doing just that all these years? Creating virtual versions of real-life aircraft, along with branding? Moreover, creating liveries of real-life airlines and their brands?

So, my question, I suppose, is - is there something specific, as far as legality, that lets our hobby off the hook as far as the branding and IP is concerned? And, can I use that same premise to create SpaceX hardware?

So far, I created NASA hardware, and since they are a governmental agency, their copyright laws are somewhat laxed, although they have strict usage guidelines for their "meatball" logo and a few other things.

Any input on this would be appreciated!
 
Hey, good question, I was wondering the same about the European ones (ESA, Ariane, Vega etc), I'll follow for answers here :)
 
You should probably contact SpaceX directly. Or contact an attorney. FSDeveloper isn't the best source for legal advice, and this website strongly discourages conversations about legal advice. We don't want to be sued, so I'm closing this thread.
 
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