I just wanted to make a quick inquiry about the licensing of Paizo Intellectual Property rights.
Hypothetically, lets say I wanted to produce a set of pre-painted miniatures with a Vudrani theme. I understand that if I wanted to put "Pathfinder Compatible" on the package, that I would have to apply for a Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Compatibility License, however this would not permit me to use IP property such as the name "Vudrani".
Would I need to enter into a separate licence agreement to use IP content? I'm also assuming that such an agreement would require a licence fee, and if so are such licence fees typically a flat rate, or production amount based?
I am aware that any sculpts created could not be based on existing Pathfinder artwork.
(I'm guessing such licensing restrictions do not apply to the Reaper minis, since they are described as being "partners" in the Pathfinder Miniatures line?)
Note: The above are just hypothetical (fact-finding) questions at this time.
Thank you.
This kind of question should be sent to licensing@paizo.com, as they will be able to give you a fuller answer on the questions that you're asking. The Pathfinder Compatibility License does not allow for the production of non-book materials and you cannot use things that are designated as Product Identity under it. You would need to enter into a separate license agreement that would allow you to release miniatures that are "Vudrani" (or you could create generic miniatures that could be used in that setting). Reaper, WizKids, and the artists for Pathfinder Paper Minis are all under different license agreements that allow them to use our intellectual property and are considered partners.