A note about Trademarks and Copyrights
Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 12:34 pm
This is for producers. I just want to remind, especially the new producers that certain logos, costumes and such are trademarked. In general, large companies forgive tiny infractions, like a food product logo or equipment logo that might appear during the course of movie.
But, it starts to get a little risky doing costuming. Superhero customs and such seem to be done regularly, but the name of the character is almost always changed.
Just recently, I notice a site using the Hooters girl costume and actually titling the sets as "Hooters Girl..."
While I have always wanted to do trademarked custuming (UPS, Hooters, Sonic), having plenty of costumes and requests, I have refrained for this reason. It is illegal and can result in lawsuit. But that is not really important as it is the producers burden. What is important is that we don't have outsiders scrutinizing our sites and most importantly, the place where most producers depend on to sell their product. Google is very powerful. Type in some trademarked name and get a picture link to a preview on Nicheclips....oops...now want.
So, I ask of all the producers inducing myself...be careful (especially with titles that contain trademarks). There are a lot of things that would sell in trademarked costuming, but catch the eye of the wrong person and there might be problems.
Anyhow, just some thoughts.
JohnM
But, it starts to get a little risky doing costuming. Superhero customs and such seem to be done regularly, but the name of the character is almost always changed.
Just recently, I notice a site using the Hooters girl costume and actually titling the sets as "Hooters Girl..."
While I have always wanted to do trademarked custuming (UPS, Hooters, Sonic), having plenty of costumes and requests, I have refrained for this reason. It is illegal and can result in lawsuit. But that is not really important as it is the producers burden. What is important is that we don't have outsiders scrutinizing our sites and most importantly, the place where most producers depend on to sell their product. Google is very powerful. Type in some trademarked name and get a picture link to a preview on Nicheclips....oops...now want.
So, I ask of all the producers inducing myself...be careful (especially with titles that contain trademarks). There are a lot of things that would sell in trademarked costuming, but catch the eye of the wrong person and there might be problems.
Anyhow, just some thoughts.
JohnM