Re: [rumori] copyright vs. trademark infringement


From: H. (hATweirdness.com)
Date: Mon Sep 18 2000 - 18:54:42 PDT


> Is the use of a company's logo trademark infringement as opposed to
> copyright infringement?

yes. but I believe it has to be registered. Alot of ppl, (bands & small indy
companies for example) never even bother to register them officially.

> If so... do the limitations on exclusive rights (for purposes such as
> criticism, comment, etc.) still apply?

no. I don't think so. parody maybe?
but I'm no lawyer so I'd check into it :)
http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/15/ch22.html
http://www.tradedress.com/definitions.html#infringementoftrademark

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