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Is my logo a copyright infringement?

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by urbt, Dec 8, 2008.

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  1. #1
    Hi,

    I'm the owner of rapidproxy.co.uk, a new proxy which is yet to be launched. I made this logo for it:

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    But I am unsure if this is too similar to the rapidshare logo:

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    Please advise.

    - urbt
     
    urbt, Dec 8, 2008 IP
  2. funkykiss

    funkykiss Peon

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    #2
    Well yes.
    same color has an arrow- It's just your own looks weird.
     
    funkykiss, Dec 8, 2008 IP
  3. Ludatha

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    #3
    No it isn't, it looks very different, just the colors are the same.
     
    Ludatha, Dec 8, 2008 IP
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    #4
    Maybe...maybe not...
     
    ichunez, Dec 8, 2008 IP
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    Definitely not, there is nothing even remotely similar between the two.
     
    SFOD_D223, Dec 8, 2008 IP
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    sabian1982 Notable Member

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    #6
    Definately not- if you had substituted 'share' for 'proxy' then yes, but you haven't... so it isn't!
     
    sabian1982, Dec 8, 2008 IP
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    FriendlyBear Active Member

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    #7
    Don't worry, using the same colours is not a crime. The logo is absolutely fine.
     
    FriendlyBear, Dec 8, 2008 IP
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  8. urbt

    urbt Peon

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    Thanks for your help, everyone. Now I can go ahead as planned with the site design.

    PS - I have added Rep to everyone for their troubles!
     
    urbt, Dec 8, 2008 IP
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    I don't think so...Your logo is different
     
    jupapa, Dec 8, 2008 IP
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    #10
    i dunno they have similiarities

    it just depends if rapidshare decided to be pushy or not (I really doubt it)

    I think the fact that you dont offer a similiar service to rapidshare will act in your favour
     
    gerdywerdy, Dec 9, 2008 IP