Got a question about using logo on wood to sell or put on website?

Need to contact the company. Parody is one thing but to use something copywritten or trademarked would be a violation of their rights. What would be done? depends on the company. Some might issue a cease and desist – if you are profiting from something represented as theirs. Other companies might sue – giants like microsoft have done well by squashing little companies that might become competition. Selling something one off might be beneath notice, but best to do your own thing.

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Thanx scott I appreciate it :)

-- Dana,Texas

Many companies are very protective of the names, logos and trademarks. Even if it is not identical but may cause confusion you can be sued. I worked for a place called Crestmark that was sued by a company called Creststar because the names were too similar. You’re always better doing your own thing rather than trying to be like someone else.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

Thanks for the info russell. I agree I had a friend that wanted me to do a job that included a logo. But I will just tell him no. Thanx again :)

-- Dana,Texas

Copyright infringement laws prevent you from selling anything with a trademark logo without permission from the trademark owner. Even a slight change that you consider a “knockoff” could result in an expensive lawsuit or cease and desist order. Something as small as using the Nike symbol and claiming that you intended it to be a check mark can land you in legal land.

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Thanx jeff I appreciate the advice. Guess I will be very careful on what I do :)

-- Dana,Texas

It depends on what you do with the logo. I have had people request that I do a motorcyle company name, for example. I can’t do it, and I lose the commission, because it would be me profiting on something that is not mine. Some people might tell you that because you might be a “small-timer” that you shouldn’t worry. Not true. It is very easy to sue a “small-timer” who can’t afford a big legal defense. That would send the message to other “small-timers” and the larger companies who do have the lawyers, that they can’t be messed with.

Hope that helps.

-- christopheralan http://www.projectwoodworks.com