How do you check if real-life-inspired objects used in your games are legally safe in terms of copyright or trademark?

Pain Points:

• Uncertainty about legal safety of using real-life inspired objects in games
• Risk of copyright/trademark infringement
• Need for clear guidelines on acceptable modifications

Problems to Solve:

• Determining legal boundaries for using real-world inspired assets
• Avoiding potential lawsuits or takedowns
• Balancing creative inspiration with legal compliance

Potential Solutions:

• Consulting specialized legal professionals
• Studying precedent cases and industry practices
• Making sufficient modifications to avoid direct copying