".As long as you are not using the logo commercially, you can pretty well do what you want with a design. I drew the D Star logo in Adobe Illustrator and put it on a sign for a hamfest booth and on shirts. Icom saw both the sign and the shirts and made no comment.
Buddy Morgan WB4OMG......................................" I have to disagree with you on this one...... I have a small sign shop and deal a little with copy written artwork. The one looking for info on gaining 'rights' to use it is on the right track. It very well may be okay for anyone to use that logo in the capacity to serve or promote D-Star, but it is wise to find out from the company first. I admire his integrity. We (as a sign shop) must have written permmision from McDonald's Headquarters to produce signage for the localally owned and operated McDonald's. Can't do a sign just because the locals called us up and request one, even though they 'own' the local operation. I.E. the copy write laws get complicated...... best to play it safe. And "commercialy" speaking, personal use can be illegal as well. Plenty of folks are wearing caps with logos such as the 'Nike' swoosh and thier name above or under it. This is illegal. It is legal to have the logo on the front and a personal name on the side or back, but the logo on the front had better be a product of an authorized person or company by Nike. Go visit the local flea markett, and you'll see folks getting in trouble selling 'black market' items, including car tags, decals, shirts, hats, etc. I wouldn't consult a lawyer first....... I'd get the permission from the correct individual or corporate headquarters first. doug k4gkj _,___ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
