Using Someones Logo...

[SAM_R]

A guy I know has a new online shop.

He wants to use a well know manufactures logo on the site as he stocks the products. Although I said he cant unless you have the owners permission....

He seems to think that disclaiming 'all images / logos belong to their respective owners' is enough.

True / False?

TIA

[JustinP1]

Hmm...

So if I take his car from his driveway without his permission it is stealing...

...but if I were to drive around with a sign on it that says it belongs to him, then that is OK?


The simple answer is you are right though. You will need permission to use someone elses logo.

[Plotloss]

The manufacturer in question will have a corporate identity policy which will outline logo usage guidelines.

Some corporate identities are more restrictive than others, with a minority being absurdly so.

If your mate has a distribution agreement with this manufacturer its more than likely that a phone call will secure use with no disclaimers whatsoever.

DO NOT however use the logo in any capacity without permission being granted

[SAM_R]

Thought as much, thanks.