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Re: autoFAQpost /general/~u.can_i_use_lugnet_name_or_logo.en.faq
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Fri, 16 Jul 1999 04:39:47 GMT
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lpieniazek@ANTISPAMnovera.com
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Sproaticus wrote:
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> Subject: Can I use the LUGNET name or logo in my Web page / T-shirt / product / etc.?
> Topic-Level: 1
> Content-Language: en
> Originator: Larry Pieniazek, 1999-03-05
> Comment: get Todd's official line
> Comment: include not-a-lawyer disclaimer
> Location: /general/
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> <P>NO_ANSWER</P>
A boiled down answer (and I'd refer to the thread as authoritative) is
that the word LUGNET should be followed by (tm) (or TM superscripted if
you're using a font/display combination capable of same), and is OK to
use if you're not implying endorsement or the like. For example John
Neal and I did "I read Lugnet(tm)" shirts. We checked with Todd first,
and honored his font choices, to a certain extent. We also did not put
AFOL and LUGNET on the same shirt.
The Lugnet Logo itself is trade dress and therefore subject to the usual
restrictions. Todd has made a version available for use on web pages (I
have it on mine, for example), but that's currently it. Note that this
is more generous than the TLG policy on the Lego(tm) logo, which does
not allow use, even in a "link" back to the official TLG site.
If you use the logo you should disclaim it if there is any chance that
someone would think it implied endorsement or that you were "offically
affiliated" with Lugnet. Lugnet does not endorse things nor does it
grant "official" affiliations... you will soon be able to be a member,
and there IS the Cool Lego Site of the Week, but those are different
things.
Todd and Suz are tightly controlling use of the logo on physical items,
and as of this writing (15 July 1999) have not yet authorized its use on
anything physical. They plan (low priority) to make some items available
at some point but are very concerned about quality. Since it is a
trademarkable item, it is within their rights to do so.
Everything I say above is my interpretation and subject to correction by
Todd and Suz, the trademark and copyright holders.
Note also that I am all wet on how to properly capitalize. I tend to not
like all CAPS, but that is used when first mentioning it. But there are
situations where Lugnet is allowable, I think.
I copied Todd directly on this post so he'll hopefully chime in and
correct me where I erred.
--
Larry Pieniazek larryp@novera.com http://my.voyager.net/lar
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will not work after then. Please switch to my Novera ID.
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