True, but that's not all they use. They use the races and names of Federation members and enemies...Vulcans, Klingons, etc.
Despite that, I think CBS and Paramount are being jerks with this and need to back off or come to a mutually-acceptable agreement with the Axanar crew. I, for one, want to see this film made. I would watch it in a New York minute. (If you doubt me, look up the short film "Prelude to Axanar" on YouTube. If the production values are any indication, this film will be excellent.)
See post 14 above for the link. Thanks!