Logo Use and Copyright information

[joeraptor2003]

Hi All
I have a question regarding some copyright questions.

I have a client that wants to do some motocross graphics. The thing is, he wants to use some particular logos in the designs. My question is, What are my limits without getting in trouble with copyright issues? I was under the impression that I needed written consent from each individual company involved in the design.

Sorry for the newbish question (still a newbie) . I am getting different answers from different people so I figured I would ask the experts.

Thank you
Joe

 

[royster13]

The "experts" here will disagree.......lol....

 

[HDvinyl]

Would you like it if someone was making money off one of your original designs?

Ask permission, but you won't like the answer.

 

[joeraptor2003]

Would you like it if someone was making money off one of your original designs?

Ask permission, but you won't like the answer.

No, I would not. Being it was a logo, I guess I was not treating as an original design. Usually companies like to get their name out there for advertising purposes. I also have seen a few CDs for sale that have nothing but logos on them. So this kind of threw me off.

Ok thats' t what I thought. Just wanted to confirm.
Thanks for the reply.

 

[OldPaint]

this is not how the made it.....hahahahaha
http://dashburst.com/video/yahoo-new-logo/

 

[joeraptor2003]

this is not how the made it.....hahahahaha
http://dashburst.com/video/yahoo-new-logo/

It's clever!..but do they really expect us to believe that someone actually blueprinted this??

How about it was created in Illustrator and then the anchor points were manipulated to created the "Y" styled serfs..

;-)

 

[J Hill Designs]

It's clever!..but do they really expect us to believe that someone actually blueprinted this??

How about it was created in Illustrator and then the anchor points were manipulated to created the "Y" styled serfs..

;-)

nah its just optima with a bevel

 

[rjssigns]

If it has anything to do with a certain energy drink that uses a sunburned bovine for its brand I hope you like living in the street. They even have a snitch page on their website.

My personal deal is to get a signed release from the individual companie(s) that spec out all the details. If they can't provide that I politely decline. A potential lawsuit is not worth the risk and some corporations are ruthless in their pursuit.

 

[WildWestDesigns]

A potential lawsuit is not worth the risk and some corporations are ruthless in their pursuit.

They actually have to be. If they aren't, they could lose the protection of the law, so those that can, do go after people without thinking twice.

 

[Locals Find!]

My theory on Copyrights is if you think it may be illegal or wrong to use it, it probably is. So, ask permission or don't do it. You can't go wrong with playing it safe.

I have made mistakes and luckily not been slapped with a lawsuit. However, some folks here were polite enough to slap me upside the head first to avoid one.

 

[SKADSIGNS]

I get calls to do custom designs on cornhole boards with logos. I turn them down but I see them everywhere so people are doing them!! Are all of these people getting permission? If not are any of them getting sued?

Im loosing money left and right maybe I should make the call and get permission.