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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 05:31:23 GMT
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In lugnet.faq, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> 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.
Todd also insisted that it be spelled in all caps. :-)
> 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.
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> 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.
I don't think a disclaimer of non-association is really necessary as long
as the ALT attribute of the <IMG> tag bearing the logo says
To www.lugnet.com
as shown here:
http://www.lugnet.com/admin/logo/buttons/
> 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.
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> 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.
It's an acronym (well, a pseudo-acronym): [L]EGO [U]sers [G]roup [NET]work
> But there are
> situations where Lugnet is allowable, I think.
"LUGNET" (all caps) is the best way for web pages and external citations.
But no qualms if you write "Lugnet" or "lugnet" in a hurry in a newsposting.
--Todd
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