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Q&A Using true/real names and events in a fiction novel [closed]

I would like to know where to reference what true or real names and events can be used in fiction novel. Example: Can you use words such as NFL or names of awards? I understand you cannot use ly...

0 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by Debbie Harader‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

Question fiction legal
#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T03:41:26Z (almost 5 years ago)
Source: https://writers.stackexchange.com/q/12652
License name: CC BY-SA 3.0
License URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
#2: Initial revision by user avatar Debbie Harader‭ · 2019-12-08T03:41:26Z (almost 5 years ago)
I would like to know where to reference what true or real names and events can be used in fiction novel. Example: Can you use words such as NFL or names of awards? I understand you cannot use lyrics in songs but you can use titles (which are not copywrited). Thanks for any help you can give me.

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2014-08-18T14:02:44Z (over 10 years ago)
Original score: 2