National Flags...

[yellowtr]

Bit of a weird question perhaps, but I can't seem to find an answer so if it doubt ask PH

Are national flags such as the Union Flag subject to copyright restrictions?

[anonymous-user]

no.

happy to help!

[Puggit]

Dunno about copyright, but how about this:

McDonalds Saudi flag

[Eric Mc]

yellowtr said:

Bit of a weird question perhaps, but I can't seem to find an answer so if it doubt ask PH

Are national flags such as the Union Flag subject to copyright restrictions?

No - but flying them and using them on products may be subject to other kinds of restrictions.

[DamoLLb]

They are in the public domain and are fine to be used. IIRC there is a guideline about the use of flags but if you break it does not constitute an offence.



ETA: as Eric MC said, you can't fly the Union Jack flag and say made in Britain if it is not.

Edited by DamoLLb on Thursday 2nd April 16:20

[Los Palmas 7]

DamoLLb said:

ETA: as Eric MC said, you can't fly the Union Jack flag and say made in Britain if it is not.

But who would want to?

[anonymous-user]

Los Palmas 7 said:

DamoLLb said:

ETA: as Eric MC said, you can't fly the Union Jack flag and say made in Britain if it is not.

But who would want to?

in this day and age quite a lot. remember people are suckers for things like food miles so if you look at it on that angle (rather than say quality as i guess you are referring) then its worth a premium in the price. iguess it depends on the product and the market, know your market will pay more for a "made in britain" tag and you can reap the rewards...

[Eric Mc]

Los Palmas 7 said:

DamoLLb said:

ETA: as Eric MC said, you can't fly the Union Jack flag and say made in Britain if it is not.

But who would want to?

As Pablo says, there is still a market for "British Made" products (not only in the UK) so slapping a Union Flag on a product could confer a big advantage from a marketing point of view.

[ninja-lewis]

Eric Mc said:

Los Palmas 7 said:

DamoLLb said:

ETA: as Eric MC said, you can't fly the Union Jack flag and say made in Britain if it is not.

But who would want to?

As Pablo says, there is still a market for "British Made" products (not only in the UK) so slapping a Union Flag on a product could confer a big advantage from a marketing point of view.

Or to avoid political embarrassment: e.g. SNP ordering Saltires from China. Just don't get caught!

[Los Palmas 7]

Eric Mc said:

Los Palmas 7 said:

DamoLLb said:

ETA: as Eric MC said, you can't fly the Union Jack flag and say made in Britain if it is not.

But who would want to?

As Pablo says, there is still a market for "British Made" products (not only in the UK) so slapping a Union Flag on a product could confer a big advantage from a marketing point of view.

Really?

I just can't imagine some back-street Mumbai sweatshop knocking out hooky merchandise that thinks "we need to associate this crap with a country well known for it's quality goods" - and then sticking a Union Flag on their wares.

These days, surely the rising sun would be a better bet?