Is it legal to use a trademarked logo in my logo?

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by pgmr, Feb 20, 2011.

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  1. #1
    Lets say I want to create a basketball site. Can I use the NBA logo in my site's logo?
     
    pgmr, Feb 20, 2011 IP
  2. lothos

    lothos Member

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    #2
    No, they will sue you.
     
    lothos, Feb 21, 2011 IP
  3. myglyconutrientstore

    myglyconutrientstore Active Member

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    No, you'd have to get their permission first. And I would be REALLY surprised if they let you do that.
     
    myglyconutrientstore, Feb 23, 2011 IP
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    #4
    If you sponsor them, maybe... otherwise most likely NO
     
    YogalD, Mar 4, 2011 IP
  5. dojodesign

    dojodesign Well-Known Member

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    I think you've already answered your own question: TRADEMARKED LOGO. That means it's theirs to use, not yours :)
     
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  6. drewtoby

    drewtoby Well-Known Member

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    #6
    you need their permission, or create a simular logo
     
    drewtoby, Mar 5, 2011 IP
  7. chrisceo

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    #7
    You cannot even use team logos in your own logo or players. A local casino got in trouble for using a NFL player in their promotions and got sued
     
    chrisceo, Mar 5, 2011 IP
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    #8
    No, they will sue you, like crap.
     
    ponyo22, Mar 6, 2011 IP
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    vinith98 Notable Member

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    Of course you, its TRADE MARKED.
     
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  10. Genesis1

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    #10
    No they will sue you ASAP
     
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  11. iBMW

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    #11
    lol. don't try it. good question though. I always used to wonder things like this.
     
    iBMW, Mar 9, 2011 IP
  12. lordshubh

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    It's not at all legal.You can add some changes to that logo...then it will be legal.
     
    lordshubh, Mar 9, 2011 IP
  13. Frankrock

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    #13
    I think it's common sense already that using any trademarked logo is illegal. In my opinion, some people are not really concerned whether it's legal or not to do so(they already know the answer to this) but rather whether they can get away with it or not.
     
    Frankrock, Mar 12, 2011 IP