Unfortunately, I have had to take down my version of Codenames due to the following request from Czech Games:
Ollie,
We at Czech Games Edition, s.r.o. (“CGE”) recently noticed that you have made an electronic version of our CODENAMES game available online at https://olliechick.co.nz/codenames. While we are flattered by your affection for our game, we also have to be diligent to ensure that our intellectual property is used correctly. Given the popularity of our games, it will probably come as no surprise that we come across unauthorized electronic versions like yours on a regular basis. What may not be apparent, however, is that if we allow others to freely use our intellectual property, we run the risk that our own trademark – and the goodwill we have built with our customers – will be weakened. As a fan of CGE and our games, we are sure that this is not something you intended or would want to happen.
In order to resolve this matter, we simply request that you take down your electronic version of the CODENAMES game. You may also wish to direct your visitors to our official online version at https://codenames.game, but there is no obligation to do so. By taking this step, you will help us ensure that CGE and the CODENAMES brand remain healthy for the gamers of today and tomorrow.
We wish you continued success with your endeavors, and look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. We would appreciate it if you could send a response to tony@czechgames.com by 8 January 2021, if possible. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Kind regards,
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Tony Gullotti
North American Marketing
Czech Games Edition
www.czechgames.com
(260) 467-9283
So if you want to play Codenames, please go to https://codenames.game.