Re: Logo impressions

[Compucepts@xxxxxxx]

>ok well if the logo is submitted to BMW NA with roundel on it we have a 
>shot of getting whatever we want. It may be easier to go without 
>roundel. A mouse over a Curled Bavarian flag. and BMW DIGEST and the url 
>would not be copyright infringement. and as for (bubba) cough cough 
>Duane suggestion of using what we want anyway, without permission!!  
>that really expresses how serious and professional we are, doesn't it? 
>Duane please Stop ranting I do not think that is very legal or even 
>bubalike behavior

Jeff:

Give me a break. If you show logo suggestions to BMWNA they are almost
guaranteed to reject whatever you show them. They have a strong interest in
preserving the value of their trademarks. However, there is one exception to
the copyright/trademark rule. Their is a fair use clause in copyright law that
covers educational use. I would argue that use of the Roundel in a non-profit
situation would not be damaging to BMW and in fact would add value to the BMW
name by having it proudly displayed by 3,000+ BMW members. Therefore it is my
opinion that it falls under fair use.

But then again, I'm not a lawyer and I don't play one on TV or the Internet so
who cares. I don't mind Duane's suggestion though... and acting professional
was never high on my list of digest priorities.

David Koretz
'93 325i sharked

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