CC97 Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 John Deere's "Going Yard" logo versus the Brooklyn Cyclones... You be the judge... --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mings Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 unless todd did the john deere one too, that is one hell of a rip off logo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted May 5, 2005 Author Share Posted May 5, 2005 unless todd did the john deere one too, that is one hell of a rip off logo Aren't there rules about self-plagerism? -- I don't think a designer owns the rights to his own logos after he designs them for a company/team. --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 If he was paid for the Brooklyn logo and the logo is considered "work for hire", the team owns it. He could have specifically reserved copyright ownership to himself as part of any contract however, although that's rarely done. If it was a pro bono gift (i.e. he's "lending" his design), I think he retains ownership and can repurpose it as he wishes. Keep in mind that I'm not a lawyer in real life, I just play one on the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 unless todd did the john deere one too, that is one hell of a rip off logo Aren't there rules about self-plagerism? -- I don't think a designer owns the rights to his own logos after he designs them for a company/team. Interesting point.... I had always thought the logo would be the property of the club or the league. Then again, there is that John Foggerty story where his record company sued him for composing a song that sounded close to another somg he wrote (???) I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted May 5, 2005 Author Share Posted May 5, 2005 unless todd did the john deere one too, that is one hell of a rip off logo Aren't there rules about self-plagerism? -- I don't think a designer owns the rights to his own logos after he designs them for a company/team. Interesting point.... I had always thought the logo would be the property of the club or the league. Then again, there is that John Foggerty story where his record company sued him for composing a song that sounded close to another somg he wrote (???) Yes I was thinking that -- they ruled in Fogerty's favour saying he couldn't help sounding like himself.But this is a pretty obvious direct copy. Maybe Radom didn't even design this John Deere one. --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 I'd write a poem about this incident but I can't find a word to rhyme with Kolodziej. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapshot Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 I'd write a poem about this incident but I can't find a word to rhyme with Kolodziej. Colostomy? Back-to-Back Fatal Forty Champion 2015 & 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 I read an interesting article in a design magazine once, written by a lawyer. Apparently once you've sold your design to someone and they assume ownership of the copyright, you are technically breaking the law by reproducing your own work in your portfolio or website without asking permission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sterling84 Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 I read an interesting article in a design magazine once, written by a lawyer. Apparently once you've sold your design to someone and they assume ownership of the copyright, you are technically breaking the law by reproducing your own work in your portfolio or website without asking permission. That is true. But most standard logo contracts contain a portfolio license agreement back to the designer. Mine do.Man. Nothing escapes the watchful eyes of this board. I'd say that is really a bit too close for comfort. The Official Cheese-Filled Snack of NASCAR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 That's so funny - I saw the commercial last night, and thought the same thing myself. Congrats on your find! The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
officeglenn Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 What exactly is this "Going Yard" logo for? A promotion or something? I can't find anything on it on Google. Perhaps if it is a promotion being held in conjunction with the Cyclones or their league, could they have given them permission to do something like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 It's a promotion.There's a bigger picture of the offending logo here:http://games.espn.go.com/goingyard/jdeere/index The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
officeglenn Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 Wow. That looks like it has nothing to do with the Cyclones. They even ripped off the typeface and everything. Pretty blatant, if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMac Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 Oh come on they are nothing alike... last i checked Brooklyn wasnt spelled "John Deere".... yikes thats a nasty rip off... bah GDB... Brothers from other Mothers www.pifflespodcast.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack76 Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 At least the ball is different.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynoz10 Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 yea, that's a copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 Both logos look verrrrrry similar. My only question is, Why John Deere?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthMan Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 how weird "We have nothing to fear except fear itself." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruColor Posted May 6, 2005 Share Posted May 6, 2005 I'll ask Todd...haven't talked to him in a little while...Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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