Re:Show HN: Tinytetris – 80 x 23 Terminal Tetris
by defertoreptar on Sunday March 31, 2019 @12:04PM
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> So yes, while the tetrominos being a Tetris Company trademark precludes their unlicensed use in video games
Tetrominoes are not a Tetris Company trademark. They have, however, trademarked the word "tetrimino."
So yes, while the tetrominos being a Tetris Company trademark precludes their unlicensed use in video games, they can be used in other contexts -- a tetromino pattern on pyjamas or wallpaper, for instance.
However, I would be wary about attempting to use them in a board game, as I seem to recall at least one licensed Tetris board game in the wild. Consult an attorney before proceeding. :)