Club clamping down on use of the crest

[Safeway]

For the record they only noticed that I was using the badge because someone sent them a link to NSC and pointed out that my new site (actually it is only a new domain unashamedly leaching off the official seagullspics one. http://www.seagullsphotos.co.uk was using it) so clearly someone is grassing on NSC users to the club.

Yeah, because nobody at the club looks at this site.

 

[Pevenseagull]

For the record they only noticed that I was using the badge because someone sent them a link to NSC and pointed out that my new site (actually it is only a new domain unashamedly leaching off the official seagullspics one. http://www.seagullsphotos.co.uk was using it) so clearly someone is grassing on NSC users to the club.

it's the club scouring sites for manager tips (Not John Gregory)

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

Last week I was choosing a design for some leaded windows in my conservatory and thought about having the club badge, or at least the Seagull - I decided against it, but I wonder if I could have been used for breach of copyright ?

You need to get down to that glazing company in Poets Corner. They do a fantastic BHA glass mosaic crest.

 

[Wozza]

the rules around trademarks means if you dont actively enforce the protection, you lose it.

Which, I'd guess, is partly the reason why they're sending out a warning...

 

[timco]

have you tried to licence? it may be free for fan site. the rules around trademarks means if you dont actively enforce the protection, you lose it.

I did ask they are going to email me but apparently the person that phoned me wants to get the wording checked before they send the email.

I think TBH it is time to move away from the crest anyway and have some other kind of image it was always lazy just having the badge.

 

[Stat Brother]

Last week I was choosing a design for some leaded windows in my conservatory and thought about having the club badge, or at least the Seagull - I decided against it, but I wonder if I could have been used for breach of copyright ?

It hadn't even occurred to me for a teeny tiny project I'm working on.
I guess it would be polite to ask, and the same applies to Bozza. email & PM time.

 

[timco]

It hadn't even occurred to me for a teeny tiny project I'm working on.
I guess it would be polite to ask, and the same applies to Bozza. email & PM time.

Stayin schtum is your best bet

 

[surrey jim]

I use sky sports score centre on iPad and iPhone, in both cases the old shield crest comes up rather than the new circular one. I would have thought the Albion would be all over that asking sky to ensure the latest brand was displayed, especially as it would have cost a fair bit to change.

 

[Return of the Rev]

anyone would think the fans invented the seagull name themselves WE ALL KNOW IT WAS THE WORK OF OPERATION BARBAROSSA

 

[MICK PATCHAM]

Barber out

 

[Socialist Sid]

So what would (the alleged) bully boy do if everyone had the crest as their avatar?

 

[Goldstone Rapper]

So what would (the alleged) bully boy do if everyone had the crest as their avatar?

Try to get NSC closed down?

 

[Goldstone Rapper]

I hope we can use previous crests!

 

[Superphil]

So what would (the alleged) bully boy do if everyone had the crest as their avatar?

Think it's more to do with websites that use the badges to identify content, ie on my site, the badges identify each teams page.

I hope we can use previous crests!

I looked into using old club badges, but they are still protected by the same rules and regs.

 

[Phat Baz 68]

Does this apply to tattoos?

They can try curtting my arm off but I will certainly have something to say about it as will my Mum who made the arm in the first place !!!

 

[Surrey Seagull]

So what if your avatar is a picture of yourself in the club top?

Oh and I'm using my club badge under the terms of fair use!

 

[mune ni kamome]

No more wearing your mummy knit blue and white scarves then. Only licenced scarves allowed.

 

[Hamilton]

This will only apply to individuals or organizations trying to make commercial gain from the use of the logo. It will also apply where an individual or organization is bring the reputation of the brand into question or misrepresenting the club.

So, if you were to produce t-shirts en masse and sell them then you would be using the IP without permission. If you were to produce one t-shirt with the logo and inappropriate language associated with the logo, and if this was then given publicity, then you would be liable. If you were to create a new logo that was in some way similar and if you were to use similar language or labeling, then you would be liable.

You are not going to be liable for using the logo as your avatar. Nor are you likely to be liable for printing the logo onto an item of clothing.

Liability for misuse comes into force where the brand reputation is damaged or where individuals/organizations are deemed to be profiteering from use of the IP without permissions.

 

[Dick Head]

Nope. I've not removed it so can only assume that it (it being favicon) was a modification so has gone with all the other stuff, for now. Hopefully all back tonight.

I like your new avatar.

 

[Goldstone Rapper]

This will only apply to individuals or organizations trying to make commercial gain from the use of the logo. It will also apply where an individual or organization is bring the reputation of the brand into question or misrepresenting the club.

So, if you were to produce t-shirts en masse and sell them then you would be using the IP without permission. If you were to produce one t-shirt with the logo and inappropriate language associated with the logo, and if this was then given publicity, then you would be liable. If you were to create a new logo that was in some way similar and if you were to use similar language or labeling, then you would be liable.

You are not going to be liable for using the logo as your avatar. Nor are you likely to be liable for printing the logo onto an item of clothing.

Liability for misuse comes into force where the brand reputation is damaged or where individuals/organizations are deemed to be profiteering from use of the IP without permissions.

So do you think www.seagulls.tv is safe?

No advertising on it at all, except for British Caledonian Airways and Tamplin's Ales!