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Are club logos copyrighted?

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  • 23-02-2016 1:12am
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    sasta le
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    In Ireland are they protected or copyrighted?


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    Yeah_Right
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    I assume so. They are in other countries. Same with most national teams.


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    Steve
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 22,584 CMod ✭✭✭✭Steve


    If it's a recognisable trademark then yes (e.g. Leinster / Munster / IRFU logos etc). If it is something simpler / generic from a local club then maybe less so.

    Depends in what context you are asking.


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    schaffer1969
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    Almost certainly.
    Most clubs would protect their property no matter what the sport.
    Logos can be both copyrighted or trademarked once they contain sufficient authorship.


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    sasta le
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,586 ✭✭✭sasta le


    My friend looking at maybe making some items of clothing with clubs


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    schaffer1969
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭schaffer1969


    sasta le wrote: »
    My friend looking at maybe making some items of clothing with clubs

    If it is done jointly with a club then you would have their permission. If they haven't authorised it then you could run into trouble.


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    Steve
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    sasta le wrote: »
    My friend looking at maybe making some items of clothing with clubs

    Have you got the clubs permission?

    If it's supporter gear for a local club then I can't see them not giving it - unless they sell gear themselves and feel you are trying to get around paying for it.. Better to ask first.


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    sasta le
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,586 ✭✭✭sasta le


    Steve wrote: »
    Have you got the clubs permission?

    If it's supporter gear for a local club then I can't see them not giving it - unless they sell gear themselves and feel you are trying to get around paying for it.. Better to ask first.

    Oh true he contacted clubs with the idea


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    Steve
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    sasta le wrote: »
    Oh true he contacted clubs with the idea

    And?


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    sasta le
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,586 ✭✭✭sasta le


    Steve wrote: »
    And?

    Nothing yet after a few attempts


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    Steve
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 22,584 CMod ✭✭✭✭Steve


    Poor show from the club.

    You have to assume they own the logo and are not giving permission in that case.

    Do they already sell supporter gear? Would what your friend is doing undermine their profit from it?


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    sasta le
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,586 ✭✭✭sasta le


    Steve wrote: »
    Poor show from the club.

    You have to assume they own the logo and are not giving permission in that case.

    Do they already sell supporter gear? Would what your friend is doing undermine their profit from it?

    Some do a bit but some only on request


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    sasta le
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,586 ✭✭✭sasta le


    Also another idea was retro style fonts and logos and a modern style he designed himself


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    Steve
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 22,584 CMod ✭✭✭✭Steve


    sasta le wrote: »
    Some do a bit but some only on request

    So, your friend wants to produce gear for different clubs and sell it to supporters? ergo your original question.. *penny drops*

    mmm, yeah, just like the hawkers outside matches with the half and half unofficial scarves.

    You won't get much help in this forum mate. :)


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    sasta le
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,586 ✭✭✭sasta le


    He has contacted clubs and wont be producing with out doing it right
    The other designs are retro styling and a modern look


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    .ak
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    I think the OP has their answer.

    Club's logo's are copyrighted and any usage or likeness must be done with the consent of the club/company


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