Legal types, a question.... If I wanted to put up banners that used well-known

[qnr]

advertising slogans, just as a joke, would I be liable to get in trouble? They're just to link from my site to the welcome page of the distro I develop for.

If you visit http://www.aliboom.com you'll see the type of banners I'm talking about, on the upper-right.

I want to use stupid things that have absolutely nothing to do with Source Mage, like:

1. If you lived here, you'd be home now!
   
2. Helps build strong bodies 12 ways
   
3. The Choice of a New Generation
   
4. Stronger Than Dirt!
   

that type of thing.

[REP]

1. The First One Is Cool

You can use copyrighted material in obvious parodies or satires; other use may be infringement of copyright. Even though your product/service has nothing to do with Wonder Bread or Tide, you're not really parodying advertising and/or their slogans enough to stand up to a legal challenge.

The first one isn't really associated with one company/product, so you have more leeway with that one.

[qnr]

2. ok, thanks REP, I appreciate your help n/t

[liberaltrucker]

3. Just a guess, but most likely

Corporations are VERY defensive about their trademarks.

:puke:

[qnr]

4. yeah, they don't want you watering down their stuff I guess n/t

[qnr]

5. I should clarify that I really meant using *older* slogans that aren't active, regardless

of what I posted to give the idea of what I meant. However, I'm sure that even the inactive ones would be bad.

[liberaltrucker]

6. Depends on the exiration date of the trademark

From my understanding. Do some research.
Google is your friend.

:toast:

[qnr]

7. yeah, I always do anyway, once I've gotten started. Just thought I'd see whether I should start,

from those that know :)

[liberaltrucker]

8. Good luck, and ALWAYS remember

Be upfront and legal. Never give the opposition
a reason to attack. And if in doubt, consult a lawyer.

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