Can they do this?

[Bailey]

Exactly

[shartley]

[pumpamatic]

Hey wait, this isn't the only sticker that could be taken to court. Has anyone seen those pee on automag stickers? I doubt AGD gave up rights to the Automag name. And what about pee on Chevy, etc, etc. I don't think any corporation would allow their product to be urinated on. I am now confused thanks to Shartley though.

[dandy]

So where does your Yosemite Sam sig fall? Not flaming, just curious. Is it public domain clipart, no compensation so no violation? I'm fuzzy on copyright law, so does it take using someone's copyrighted property for gain to create a violation.

Again, this isn't a flame, I am genuinely curious.

[AGD]

Man o Man I never know when you guys are going to go crazy! We don't like the piss on "xx" stickers but we are also not going to go spend a boat load of money to do anything about it. You will piss me off if you use our names or images to decieve our customers. Like calling your aftermarket e-frame and Emag. Some other manufacturer is suing for that very problem right now.

In general if it doesn't hurt us our our rep. we take the stuff pretty lightly. Besides that I think it's a pretty crappy sticker.

AGD

[tupac14510]

Even if it isn't exactly legal, it would take money and time in court to do anything about it, and who knows, the legal system is kinda messed up, i mean they could say E-mag is copywrited or whatever but not E mag or Emag, so there are tons of technicalities

[shartley]

dandy:
Good question. Actually, you are pretty close, but as with all things, a good lawyer can twist in some complications. My Signature "Yosemite Sam" is a spoof on Paintball and my name "Sam". It is also being used for personal use where (as you put it) there is no compensation or monetary gain on my part.

But even if I was in BLATANT copyright violation with it (which I am not) since I am not gaining from its use, all that would happen is a Cease and Desist Use notification would be sent to me.

My private use is what set it apart from the other Sticker in question. Now if I was to make Posters, Cards, Stickers, etc. of my Signature image, THAT would be in direct Copyright violation. And depending on how much money I made off if it, or how upset the rights owner was about it, I may find myself in court and paying actual monetary compensation. But, like was mentioned, most of the time these things are NOT pursued.... and not because they CAN'T, but because it is not worth it.

I hope this answered your question sufficiently.

Now, I think everyone should read what Tom wrote:

Man o Man I never know when you guys are going to go crazy! We don't like the piss on "xx" stickers but we are also not going to go spend a boat load of money to do anything about it. You will piss me off if you use our names or images to decieve our customers. Like calling your aftermarket e-frame and Emag. Some other manufacturer is suing for that very problem right now.

In general if it doesn't hurt us our our rep. we take the stuff pretty lightly. Besides that I think it's a pretty crappy sticker.

AGD

[Puckz]

Actually I'll make a good lawyer...

How many people here think "beyond a resonable doubt" that you are right and I am wrong?



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[cphilip]

Well puckz...I think you will make a good one. You would argue with a fence post!! Exactly what it takes to make a good Lawyer! (j/k )

Heard the one about why all Lawyers where neck ties haven't you?

[shartley]

[cphilip]

....To keep their foreskins from riding up over their faces...

[shartley]

[TheTramp]

As someone who works at a law firm I have a question. What is the difference between someone who is pompous and someone who... well lets just forget about that joke. I'm not easily offended but you just did it.

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[shartley]

[dansim]

i just dont read that much of your posts shartley i dont have much time and you jsut write so much..good stuff but still alot