shah269 0 #1 November 11, 2011 Two years ago I made a number of t shirts with a skull and cross pins for my friends who carried my broken ass off the DZ. Since then I've made more, a total of about 50. And some of you have one! Which is all nice! But i've been getting emails from people who wish to use it on various other items ranging from flags to rigs. I think I should trade mark it. Can any one help? Thanks!Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 November 11, 2011 QuoteTwo years ago I made a number of t shirts with a skull and cross pins for my friends who carried my broken ass off the DZ. Since then I've made more, a total of about 50. And some of you have one! Which is all nice! But i've been getting emails from people who wish to use it on various other items ranging from flags to rigs. I think I should trade mark it. Can any one help? Thanks! The word you're looking for is Copyright. http://www.copyright.gov/ It's pretty f'in' simple.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 620 #3 November 11, 2011 Quote Quote Two years ago I made a number of t shirts with a skull and cross pins for my friends who carried my broken ass off the DZ. Since then I've made more, a total of about 50. And some of you have one! Which is all nice! But i've been getting emails from people who wish to use it on various other items ranging from flags to rigs. I think I should trade mark it. Can any one help? Thanks! The word you're looking for is Copyright. http://www.copyright.gov/ It's pretty f'in' simple. But only engineers know the difference between patents, copyright and trademarkExperienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #4 November 11, 2011 I dont need any legal crap. The documents look very simpleLife through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrokenR1 0 #5 November 12, 2011 Quote I think I should trade mark it. Can any one help? Thanks! It all depends, who is Mark and what is he trading you in return? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Rap is to music what etch-a-sketch is to art. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #6 November 13, 2011 I ain't reading no government documents, but my understanding of copyright is that it's yours by default as soon as you create something original (within certain criteria, anyway). So in theory there's no need to register it. I guess the challenge is in proving that you were the originator if it comes to a battle. Now, if you want to allow people to use your design, but for recompense, I guess that's a bit more complicated. If I were you, I'd be asking myself: do I think there's any money to be made from this design? And if not, I'd simply be flattered that other people like it enough to use it, and maybe ask for a credit when they do. If they intend to make money from it, then tell them they may do so if you get your cut. Edited to add: Can I see it, if I promise not to steal it? ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #7 November 13, 2011 QuoteI ain't reading no government documents, but my understanding of copyright is that it's yours by default as soon as you create something original (within certain criteria, anyway). So in theory there's no need to register it. I guess the challenge is in proving that you were the originator if it comes to a battle. Which is why filing is important. There is no other reason than to protect yourself in a court against those that would simply rip you off. Filing absolutely proves the art was legally claimed to exist on a certain date. On the other hand, if a person doesn't care about people ripping them off, then there's no need to ever file. Clearly the original poster is concerned. He has only one absolutely proven way of dealing with it legally. Quote . . . and maybe ask for a credit when they do. "Credit" don't pay the rent.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #8 November 13, 2011 Thank you. I think I may have to trademark the design. Too many people asking to use it for this and that. And the moment that happens.....well need I say moreLife through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #9 November 13, 2011 QuoteThank you. I think I may have to trademark the design. Take some time to read up and understand the very basic differences between Trademarks and Copyrights. They are related, but still separate items protecting separate things. You may wish to do both if you continue to use the image as your logo for your art services, but you almost definitely want to Copyright the artwork as soon as possible to protect yourself from being ripped off.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #10 November 14, 2011 Thank you quad will do.Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #11 November 14, 2011 Poor man's copyright: Mail yourself a copy of what you are trying to copyright. Don't open it until you have to prove it in a court of law. the post mark serves as a date. I used to do that while I was waiting for my material to go through the "approval" process of the copyright.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #12 November 14, 2011 Im pretty certain you are not the 1xst person to ccome up with the idea of a skull and crossed pins. Seeing as how i have seen variations of them in photo's older than the number of days you've had on earth.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
