Before I break the Rules.

[Alden Loveshade]

Originally Posted by Andrew Hackard

Definitely do NOT submit anything related to Munchkin. It's not our place to say yes or no about Cthulhu.

I understand that companies often do not like discussing the legal parameters of a trademark such as "Munchkin," even if different companies use the same name for different types of products or services.

But as to Cthulhu, as far as I know the name was first used by H. P. Lovecraft in "The Call of Cthulhu" published in 1928. I believe all of his works published during his lifetime are in the public domain in the United States and European Union. Particular products using "Cthulhu" may be copyrighted or trademarked, however.

On a related note, in spite of the results of an online poll, two parents announced they will not name their daughter Cthulhu: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...ticle18135817/