DooDar Posted July 29, 2017 Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 Hi all I probably know the answer to this but I thought I would ask. I am designing some T shirts to be made for my company and I would like to have the DeWALT logo as part of my design. Can I do this or do I need permission from DeWALT them selves. (not sure how I would get permission). I am not after selling them so I am not after profiting from this. just would like to have the logo on to match all my tools. PLUS its a bit of free advertisement for DeWALT!!! (wink, wink) And if any DeWALT reps on here can help in getting the permission if I need it, that would be fantastic!!!! Any Help would be much appreciated !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Framer joe Posted July 29, 2017 Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 "Just do it" .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrhky36 Posted July 29, 2017 Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 Their logo is copyrighted so permission is a must 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrosBros82 Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 While their logo is copyrighted, I question if you can do this or not. If it is just a shirt that you want to wear to match your tools, I'm sure it would be fine. However, if you have any advertising on it whatsoever that is where you would get into trouble... so since your company is on the shirt and their logo, I would think it is a violation of their copyright and therefore illegal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 I think as long as you're not selling on behalf of their image the chance of them coming at you is slim to none. With no reward comes little risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turner85 Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Would buying dewalt shirts then just having ur company name put on them be considered copyright. Ive been thinking of having mine put on some carhartt shirts i purchased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrosBros82 Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 My company does that all the time, I don't think that's an issue at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cr8ondt Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 Personally I would not make a logoed/branded T shirt unless I was sponsored by that company. I played many years in a sport as a semipro and with that came sponsors as such we would have to put our sponsorships on our jerseys but over time they would come and go making for a difficult time maintaining the the current "list" of supporters. Sure I'll buy an Adidas logoed shirt, because I want to buy that shirt, make one nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 The name is copyright and you have to have permission from them. However, since you aren't selling them and just you and your crew are wearing, well I think you know where I am going with this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Is it legal as long as you don't sell them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 I don't think so. I think for anything trademarked it's illegal if you don't have permission. But I failed out of law school. Well, not really but if I did go i am sure I would have lasted about a day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrosBros82 Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 As long as you're not going to make a profit on them, I can't see it being a big deal. I think the big players in the clothing market have bigger fish to fry than a contractor handing out sweatshirts to his employees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouet Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Usually companies have a strict policy on how you may use their branding. Here's Facebook's one for instance :https://en.facebookbrand.com/guidelines/brand You could ask Dewalt for their. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooDar Posted August 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Thanks for the help! I think in might email DeWALT and see what I get back. I have not finalized the deign yet so I could change it if it is going to get me in trouble!!!!! plus I think I might attach a picture of what I intend on doing. I think they might like it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framer Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Honestly you're putting too much thought in a shirt. It won't get you business or anything like that. Best to just list your company name and what you do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 It MAY be infringement. However, the only way they will pursue action is if you are either making money from the sale of their logo or if you do something detrimental to their brand. There has to be some type of monetary penalty for them to pursue you. Worst case scenario assuming the above isn't happening, they send you a cease and desist letter. That's a Loooooong shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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