Are club logos copyrighted?

sasta le

In Ireland are they protected or copyrighted?

Yeah_Right

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

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.

schaffer1969

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.

sasta le

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

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.

Steve

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.

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

Steve

sasta le wrote: »

Oh true he contacted clubs with the idea

And?

sasta le

Steve wrote: »

And?

Nothing yet after a few attempts

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?

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

sasta le

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

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.

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

.ak

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