Abby Normal
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Post by Abby Normal on Oct 2, 2015 10:58:59 GMT -5
Anyone familiar with them?
My son wants to use a logo from a movie for his scout patrol. So basically they would use it on a patch on their uniforms ( 5-6 kids) From what I've read, it sounds like it would be ok as long as they aren't distributing it, or profiting from it.
Anyone know for sure?
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Post by Abby Normal on Oct 2, 2015 11:13:23 GMT -5
I think copyright only. There's no tm after it. I can find the logo used without the name of the movie too. Decals and such.
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Post by gooddecisions on Oct 2, 2015 11:37:38 GMT -5
It's probably illegal, but the risk of getting caught and fined is likely extremely low.
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Post by billisonboard on Oct 2, 2015 11:42:14 GMT -5
... Your son's usage would be questionable, but at the end of the day I don't think that the logo police will bust him. Boy Scout Oath or Promise
On my honor, I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.
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... Being morally straight means to live your life with honesty, to be clean in your speech and actions, and to be a person of strong character.
usscouts.org/advance/boyscout/bsoathlaw.asp
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Post by Abby Normal on Oct 2, 2015 11:53:31 GMT -5
... Your son's usage would be questionable, but at the end of the day I don't think that the logo police will bust him. Boy Scout Oath or Promise
On my honor, I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.
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... Being morally straight means to live your life with honesty, to be clean in your speech and actions, and to be a person of strong character. Which is basically why we are trying to find out.... we could probably figure out a way to do it without the logo- but it would be so much better with. |
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Post by billisonboard on Oct 2, 2015 11:56:47 GMT -5
Boy Scout Oath or Promise
On my honor, I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.
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... Being morally straight means to live your life with honesty, to be clean in your speech and actions, and to be a person of strong character. Which is basically why we are trying to find out.... we could probably figure out a way to do it without the logo- but it would be so much better with. Sweet. I salute you for that. |
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Post by Abby Normal on Oct 2, 2015 12:06:58 GMT -5
Could but I think it would probably take too long. Not sure, unless we could find an email for the author (designer) and he happen to answer soon. Maybe I'll look into that.
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Post by ArchietheDragon on Oct 2, 2015 12:08:55 GMT -5
what movie?
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Oct 2, 2015 12:14:48 GMT -5
 'cause I got nothing on copyright law but do have a huge bump of curiosity...
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Post by Abby Normal on Oct 2, 2015 12:24:17 GMT -5
Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy. I found out the author is dead after a quick search down the rabbit hole of geekdom. I'm pretty sure I entered the sixth level of hell there for a moment. He wants to use this.  |
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Oct 2, 2015 12:38:22 GMT -5
Ah. Not familiar with the movie but I did read the books eons ago. And I did know that Douglas Adams had passed away. So he's got an estate that you'd probably want to contact then.
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Oct 2, 2015 12:42:22 GMT -5
Contacts
First of all… please read the MFAQ.
For enquiries about publishing, rights, broadcasting or anything else related to business please contact the London office of Douglas' agent, Ed Victor.
Tel: [+44] 020 7304 4100
FAX: [+44] 020 7304 4111
Snailmail: Ed Victor Ltd, 6 Bayley St London WC1
PLEASE -- NO MANUSCRIPTS!
This site is maintained in the loosest sense of the word by a couple of TDV's original WebCreatures. We're occasionally asked by Douglas' friends and family to pop up a bit of news, which we're very happy to do. Fielding queries from Douglas' millions of fans, however, is a full time job, and we're very grateful to both the BBC and the denizens of alt.fan.douglas-adams for providing that service.
If you need to contact us about something really important (e.g. "the website's on fire" or "a dog ate my address book") then you can do so here.
If you're worried about us putting tracking devices in your teeth, please read our privacy policy
And… read the MFAQ!
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I peeked at the MFAQ, there's not anything useful there, as far as I can tell.
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Post by Abby Normal on Oct 2, 2015 12:47:15 GMT -5
Contacts First of all… please read the MFAQ. For enquiries about publishing, rights, broadcasting or anything else related to business please contact the London office of Douglas' agent, Ed Victor. Tel: [+44] 020 7304 4100 FAX: [+44] 020 7304 4111 Snailmail: Ed Victor Ltd, 6 Bayley St London WC1 PLEASE -- NO MANUSCRIPTS! This site is maintained in the loosest sense of the word by a couple of TDV's original WebCreatures. We're occasionally asked by Douglas' friends and family to pop up a bit of news, which we're very happy to do. Fielding queries from Douglas' millions of fans, however, is a full time job, and we're very grateful to both the BBC and the denizens of alt.fan.douglas-adams for providing that service. If you need to contact us about something really important (e.g. "the website's on fire" or "a dog ate my address book") then you can do so here. If you're worried about us putting tracking devices in your teeth, please read our privacy policy And… read the MFAQ! *-*-*- I peeked at the MFAQ, there's not anything useful there, as far as I can tell. I looked there (and a bunch of the sub links). I really don't want to place a call across the pond- just for a patch. Call it the YM in me. |
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Oct 2, 2015 12:47:43 GMT -5
Forgot to say the site was douglasadams.com
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Post by Abby Normal on Oct 2, 2015 12:52:07 GMT -5
I found an email address for the agent. Maybe I'll get my son to try that. See how bad he wants to use the logo.
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Post by billisonboard on Oct 2, 2015 12:54:36 GMT -5
I found an email address for the agent. Maybe I'll get my son to try that. See how bad he wants to use the logo. Good prep for that Eagle Scout project he will be doing one day. |
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Post by Tiny on Oct 2, 2015 13:26:21 GMT -5
Do you have to use the exact Logo for the Hitchhiker's guide? couldn't you change it up a bit so it's not exactly the logo?
I'll admit I'm having a hard time imagining what kind of reason for a badge you'd want associated with Beer, Peanuts, and Towels, and Intergalactic travel (along with the undercurrent of parody, sarcasm, irony,etc... that is the Hitchhiker's Guide). (an "I survived a Vogon Poetry slam" kinda thing )
Is everyone in the troop familiar with the stories? Not that they are bad or poorly written or controversial... just asking cause I sometimes find it weird that people take up a 'look' or mannerisms or even a 'logo' without considering the associations that go along with that look/mannerism/logo.
I strongly suspect there's enough Hoopy Frood's who know where their towel is - who may recognize the logo -- even if you use something simililar - you'd probably get a few smiles and knowing looks. 
Especially on Towel Day (May 25th, 2016)...
Hey, I've got a Douglas Adam's quote in my signature!
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