Cease

[CoeburnCane]

Really though, its extremely rare for a school, or professional team to go after a HS for something like that though.

It is, no doubt about that. I'm just saying that whoever makes the Union HS logo needs to be careful and go out of their way to make sure there's no copyright infringement. Everything under the sun has been done before, pretty much--but don't rip it off wholesale w/o covering your butt on copyrights.

We've discussed it here in this thread, but I don't think anything will ever come up--just saying that it could given the right circumstances.

On that page you linked to, there's a bunch of examples that could be considered copyright if pursued, but I'd say it's either vague enough not to merit the time/money for the Universities, or the HS asked permission. Check out the Water Valley Blue Devils and the Amite Christian Rebels...WVU and Bama could probably go at them if they wanted, but probably won't. Either that, or permission was granted.

[1inStripes]

When it comes to helmets and such I wonder who would face the most legal action. The school, or the creator of the decals for the helmets? Also, maybe the companies used already have copyright licenses to such items. Who knows.

[Counts]

It is, no doubt about that. I'm just saying that whoever makes the Union HS logo needs to be careful and go out of their way to make sure there's no copyright infringement. Everything under the sun has been done before, pretty much--but don't rip it off wholesale w/o covering your butt on copyrights.

We've discussed it here in this thread, but I don't think anything will ever come up--just saying that it could given the right circumstances.

On that page you linked to, there's a bunch of examples that could be considered copyright if pursued, but I'd say it's either vague enough not to merit the time/money for the Universities, or the HS asked permission. Check out the Water Valley Blue Devils and the Amite Christian Rebels...WVU and Bama could probably go at them if they wanted, but probably won't. Either that, or permission was granted.

I will not claim to know anything BUT I would not worry to much about it

Honaker = Clemson
PV = Minnasoda
Tenn High = Minnasoda (Helmet)
Burton = Oakland
VHS = Michagan (Helmets)
Rye Cove = Philadela
Twin Valley = NorthWesteran?

90% KY High Schools = UK (LOL)

[1inStripes]

How about Northwestern High's version of da U

Indiana High School

[1inStripes]

I will not claim to know anything BUT I would not worry to much about it

Honaker = Clemson
PV = Minnasoda
Tenn High = Minnasoda (Helmet)
Burton = Oakland
VHS = Michagan (Helmets)
Rye Cove = Philadela
Twin Valley = NorthWesteran?

90% KY High Schools = UK (LOL)

It happens though. Miami pursued it a few years ago I believe with a school wasn't it Cane? Here's a case involving FSU:

FSU sues Florida school for 'Seminoles' and school fights back - Prep Rally - High School?Blog - Yahoo! Sports

[R13]

It's nothing like the Miami "U", at all, just a regular U.

[CoeburnCane]

It's nothing like the Miami "U", at all, just a regular U.

Problem solved. Thanks.

[Jason]

It happens though. Miami pursued it a few years ago I believe with a school wasn't it Cane? Here's a case involving FSU:

FSU sues Florida school for 'Seminoles' and school fights back - Prep Rally - High School Blog - Yahoo! Sports

FSU went after every High School they could find using the name Seminoles and the same Logo. I think all the High Schools can still use the name Seminoles but if the Logos match FSUs they must be changed. At first they wanted to make the schools change names also. Made FSU out to look like some sort of Bully. If not for the strong support of the Seminole Native Americans then FSU should be made to change their name as well. I am one to have always sided with the Native Americans about the use of their names as mascots of sports teams. The worst out there is the Washington Redskins. Guess that is why I hate Washington so much. Racism is only Racism if it is against certain colors I guess. Wonder how long the name would have lasted if called the Washington Blackskins and the Logo was a pic of a black guy. What pisses me off the most is where the team is located. Our Nations Capitol. That looks really good that our Nations Capitol has a team with such a racist name and Logo. Anyway enough about that. Dont mean to derail from the original topic but that just gets me everytime.

[collegetrumpet2010]

Union High School Marching Band now has a facebook page. It's easy to find. It's pretty badass by the way. Speaking of fight songs, I think it said on that page that the fight song would be original (like the "Union Bear Stomp"). The uniform picked out looks pretty sweet. White pants, navy blue coat with orange and silver sash. A white trojan like helmet with orange feather plume going across.

[TheBeast]

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