[AnthonyMouse]

> Because parents and the general public won't see that it's Bob's private server for $game. They see $game_name by $developer/publisher.

That isn't how liability works. The judge isn't going to let you sue the wrong person because you're confused.

[lcnPylGDnU4H9OF]

$developer/publisher’s lawyer still has to show up and explain the confusion to the judge. Not a legal liability but a financial one. Then if one judge somewhere says something something trademark? they would also have to appeal.

[AnthonyMouse]

It doesn't even get to that point because the first thing someone who wants to file a lawsuit does is hire a lawyer, and the lawyer isn't going to bring the case against the wrong party either.

[maverwa]

Not legaly liable, but the "court of popular opinion" cares very little about facts, details, or legal entities.