College / Professional pride themes

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I got this wild idea to build and share a theme supporting our local college (who has done quite well in American football - Go Ducks) but started looking at the components. 1) School Mascot - copyrighted, 2) School Logo - copyrighted, 3) Font used - copyrighted, 4) School colors - open (except maybe the PRECISE shade), 5) Shapes, curls, contours - all mine (with appropriate credit to those who inspired me)

So, what's the question? Is there ever a time when copyrighted stuff can be used in "fan art" and shared? I realize I can make for personal use, but if I put all that work into it I want to share it (plus there are always folks who are fans)

AND I suppose that professional teams are even worse about copyright?

 

skinning
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

AND I suppose that professional teams are even worse about copyright?
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Yes.

Sports teams in particular...College Football [US] etc..... the only real way to deal is to approach them for consent....and 99 times out of 100 it will be 'no'...or throw us oodles of cash.

You forgot to include the actual 'name'....that too will be restricted. - specifically within association eg 'go Ducks' does not refer to a race between aquatic birds....;)

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

BAH

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