Using a trademark you do not own in your title, cover, or metadata can get a book rejected or removed — and expose you to legal risk. A few simple rules keep you safe.
The basics
- Do not put brand names (companies, products, other people's series names, franchises) in your title, subtitle, or keywords to ride their popularity.
- Do not imply endorsement by a brand or famous person you are not affiliated with.
- Do not copy another author's series name or trade dress (cover style designed to confuse readers).
What's usually fine
- Nominative reference — mentioning a brand factually inside the text where genuinely relevant (for example a non-fiction book that discusses a real company) is generally acceptable, but keep it factual and out of the title/keywords.
If you own the mark
If it is your trademark, you are free to use it — keep proof, as we may ask for rights verification.
When in doubt, leave it out. See also content that's not allowed.
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