Off Topic - How do you know when something is copyrighted?

sherman · Mar 28, 2005

Is that the word I am looking for?

For example, a logo, how do I know if I can use it or not?

aceduecetrey · Mar 28, 2005

sherman said:
Is that the word I am looking for?

For example, a logo, how do I know if I can use it or not?

http://www.templetons.com/brad/copymyths.html

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DarrylParsons · Mar 28, 2005

sherman said:
Is that the word I am looking for?

For example, a logo, how do I know if I can use it or not?

I think the practical question to ask yourself is: would anyone have motivation to sue you if you did what you wanted to do? If not, do it, if so, don't.

aceduecetrey · Mar 28, 2005

Copyrights cover any original thought. It does not matter if it is words or art work.

QuickLearner · Mar 29, 2005

Darryl Parsons is right. The easiest way to find out if you've stolen anyone's intellectual property is to publish it. When your phone starts ringing, let it go to voicemail.

hno:

Need a logo? Besides the copyright-free art books you can buy at any art supply store you can always grab a copy of the biggest city Yellow Pages you can find. Most all of the images in there are copyright free. It's an old trick. Obviously, don't grab Verizon's logo, etc.