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Would it be illegal to make a exact replica of a browser game for Android?
<p>I found this browser game that I really like and that I think could easily be ported to Android.</p>

<p>Would it be illegal/could I get in trouble for taking this browser game and making an exact replica of it for Android that would use the same image and sound assets.</p>

<p>See <a href="https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/7416/can-i-legally-update-republish-and-sell-an-old-electronic-game">Can I legally update, republish and sell an old electronic game?</a></p>

<p>The point of that question - the fact that the game is not on the market anymore - is not relevant to you, but the basics of trademarks are still relevant.</p>

<p>You can't legally copy the game - the images, artwork, sounds and/or the overall design - and turn it into your game. That's called infringement, and the maker of the browser game could pursue you in civil court.</p>

<p>You could copy parts of the game into a new game, but in that case, Fair Use comes into play, and you need to carefully consider that concept and your usage:  <a href="https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/7683/in-the-us-when-is-fair-use-a-defense-to-copyright-infringement">In the US, when is fair use a defense to copyright infringement?</a></p>

<p>Why not contact the author of the browser game and ask if you can adapt an Android version?</p>
