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by Anonymous on June 22nd, 2009
Yes, but more facts are needed to assess your plan. In fact, you DO NOT even need to change the color to use a trademarked image. A trademark does not give a person a monopoly on the mark. Rather, a trademark merely allows the owner to protect their goodwill by preventing others from using the mark in a way that would “dilute” or “create a likelihood of confusion” as to the origin of the product.
However, a copyright does give a monopoly. Thus, if you are using a copyrighted image, you WOULD be infringing the copyright by using the image, even if you change it. Unless, of course, the purpose of using the mark is part of a free speech activity.
by Galeanda on February 25th, 2009
No it wouldn't, just changing one detail isn't enough to make it your own image.
by john pennington on February 25th, 2009
This reminds me of songwriters that will change a note, a bar or any small difference, in order to write a song without infringing on a song's copyright.
More than a color change is definetely needed to prevent you from being sued.
Can Native American Nations copyright/trademark their names? I guess the Cherokee wish they had a piece of every Grand Cherokee....
by osage2112 on July 27th, 2010
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Does an email address or user ID that contains a trademarked word infringe on that trademark?
by JNygren on September 24th, 2010
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Could I get sued for using Starbucks name in a song and putting it on youtube?
by Jackeroo on November 21st, 2009
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I want to screen print vintage style childrens/ pet t shirts with certain band names. Do I need permission to print and sell?
by scentsymom69 on November 17th, 2010
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I don't know if I should copyright or trademark the word I created and want to use in my story. Which do I do?
by dragonfire5756 on July 23rd, 2010
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