topcityhockey Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Who are the proper authorities to contact at a university to report a logo theft? Sunflower Hockey Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I would start with a cease and desist letter to the university administration and make sure you have documented proof. Without details you have no argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoknight Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Better question for us is, are you just reporting a sighting of a university logo being used by someone else? Or is a university using a logo you created?Yup. And also some details around the alleged thieves' usage of said logo.For example, a professional or college sports team who rips off a logo and produces merchandise for sale is an easy target to prosecute and/or sue.A non-profit Little League team that rips off a logo - while still wrong - is much less likely to ever be prosecuted, especially if they're not actually benefiting financial from the logo.And also, the country where the theft is happening matters, too. Unscrupulous manufacturers in China literally steal logos, wordmarks and other design elements ALL THE FREAKING TIME and there's nothing the US/Canadian governments can do because it's China. 5th in NAT. TITLES | 2nd in CONF. TITLES | 5th in HEISMAN | 7th in DRAFTS | 8th in ALL-AMER | 7th in WINS | 4th in BOWLS | 1st in SELLOUTS | 1st GAMEDAY SIGN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Boy Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Unscrupulous manufacturers in China literally steal logos, wordmarks and other design elements ALL THE FREAKING TIME and there's nothing the US/Canadian governments can do because it's China. You would need Batman's help to stop Chinese manufacturers. Batman has no jurisdiction. He'll find them and make them squeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mingjai Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I would start with a cease and desist letter to the university administration and make sure you have documented proof. Without details you have no argument.Yep, most universities publish a contact for their general counsel--you're best off sending your (detailed) letter here. Also, in your letter, I'd recommend using instead of "theft" more neutral and legally-precise terms like "copyright infringement," "trademark infringement," and "misappropriation." The more sophisticated your letter, the more likely you will not be ignored. Visit my store on REDBUBBLE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 If the university is under contract with CLC, avoid the university's general counsel and report to CLC since most likely they draft the letter on behalf of the school.https://www.clc.com/Resources/Report-Infringers.aspxIf the university is with Learfield/LRG, contact them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gopistons899004 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Maybe a little off topic, but I believe that the Detroit Lions technically debuted the leaping lion logo as the primary in 1970. It has been on the helmets since 1962 but I remember reading on year a long time ago that a foreign team playing American football in another country, began using a very similar logo around 1970 as well. Does anybody have an info on that?I'm a Lions fan, and we don't have much to hold on to but at least we have a nice logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcityhockey Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 Thanks for the information, I should have been clearer. Wanting to pass along an instance of a high school stealing a university's logo. Wouldn't have noticed it if it wasn't for the school getting in the news over the administration being horrible people to begin with. Figure that they deserve as many headaches as possible. Sunflower Hockey Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gothamite Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Thanks for the information, I should have been clearer. Wanting to pass along an instance of a high school stealing a university's logo. Wouldn't have noticed it if it wasn't for the school getting in the news over the administration being horrible people to begin with. Figure that they deserve as many headaches as possible.Google the university and "branding guide". That should tell you who's responsible, and you can contact them. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Thanks for the information, I should have been clearer. Wanting to pass along an instance of a high school stealing a university's logo. Wouldn't have noticed it if it wasn't for the school getting in the news over the administration being horrible people to begin with. Figure that they deserve as many headaches as possible.Google the university and "branding guide". That should tell you who's responsible, and you can contact them.Trademark and copyright enforcement is typically done through the licensing company. It is faster to contact them over general counsel (smaller FBS just have an attorney on retainer).If one wants to contact the school directly, use athletic department media relations or public relations as they will start the process. But contacting the licencor will quicken the process Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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