Howdy all,
I’m in the deal of completing a website for a client that features a lot of high-profile consumers (Fortune 500, Govt, etc. )
On the list of pages being included showcases many of these clients, and contains their company trademarks.
Once much toil, my client explained that he now has doubts regarding the legality of such as his client’s trademarks.
The page just shows a bulleted listing next to several logos. Nothing otherwise. Of course, I told your ex that he should ask a few of his clients about copyright infringement. But I likewise assured him that the simple truth is he had NOTHING to stress about.
Will anyone here have got any experience/insights with similar matters
Any thoughts shall be greatly appreciated.
My former employer’s customer page: http: //www. grassrootsamerica. com/index. jsptemplate=clients& page=clients& id=clients
I know they got explicit permission from some of the clients to apply their logos, and not all.
The only trouble they ever had was when consumers changed their logos and GRA still had the old logo up. The worst issue that ever taken place was a telephone call requesting an update.
Nonetheless, in answer for your question, you’re not necessarily worried about copyright infringement, nonetheless trademark infringement.
Regardless, here’s the Nominative Good Use law… it pretty much says you should use someone’s trademark with regard to descriptive purposes (e. g to speak about they’re your client).
Another thing is to make sure your not employing their logo as well as name to not directly promote something that they can’t endorse or will be unaware of them.
Thank a person Steven, that was great.
Thank a person too Steve. POST appreciate the effective responses.