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Violetta · 03-09-2006, 02:49 PM

no
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DutchTeenCash · 03-09-2006, 02:50 PM

mwah Id say yes

TheLegacy · 03-09-2006, 02:53 PM

depends - since you are not in direct competition - there are many logo's that have the same feature - best to discuss this with your lawyer before going any further. Eg. crowns are often used in many logos from burger king to crown corp that manufactures plastic moldings etc.

Monique Niccole · 03-09-2006, 03:32 PM

Well, since most companies trademark the name as well as the art, I would say that they would probably have a valid case against you. If the mark is potentially confusing, then they have a case. Just looking at it, I would say that the mark would be potentially confusing as well as damaging to the original trademark holder.

RayBonga · 03-09-2006, 03:45 PM

Only if you use something like this:

VicD · 03-09-2006, 04:47 PM

i say maybe

axelcat · 03-09-2006, 04:48 PM

yes you will

Manowar · 03-09-2006, 04:49 PM

i'd think so

EdgeXXX · 03-09-2006, 04:58 PM

Yes, it would probably be ruled as infringing

MrPinks · 03-09-2006, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RayBonga

Only if you use something like this:

tranza · 03-09-2006, 05:43 PM

Off course!

sniperwolf · 03-09-2006, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RayBonga

Only if you use something like this:

disturbing

MosesTheTool · 03-09-2006, 06:58 PM

yeah, you'll get in trouble, people are lookin for any reason for a lawsuit nowadays. be careful.

contact me if you want a different one designed

CyberHustler · 03-09-2006, 07:01 PM

maybe...but fuck it, use it anyway

Young · 03-09-2006, 07:07 PM

most things are covered under U.S. parody laws as long as it's all in good fun.

but I don't think a penis will hold up in court (no pun intended)

u-Bob · 03-09-2006, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RayBonga

Only if you use something like this:

Bluewire Ross · 03-09-2006, 07:46 PM

depend on where are you going to put tha logo...near the church?

60grand · 03-09-2006, 08:29 PM

haha both the logos made me laugh

GatorB · 03-09-2006, 08:34 PM

Of course. Can I have a site called McPorno? And have a yellow rounded M with a red background as my logo?

czarina · 03-09-2006, 08:36 PM

I would think so, and would have to say that it would not be worth the time and trouble.

But Look at booble.com

bdld · 03-09-2006, 08:40 PM

maybe, maybe not, but why risk it. plus im sure the company wouldn't want to be associated with an adult-related site.

mikesouth · 03-09-2006, 10:09 PM

Bet your ass you can...you may ultimately win but do you have more money to throw at lawyers than in n out burger?

The Sultan Of Smut · 03-09-2006, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RayBonga

Only if you use something like this:

As if nobody at that clinic noticed that before they made the sign.

GlamourGirlContent · 03-09-2006, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluewire Ross

depend on where are you going to put tha logo...near the church?

haha...that wouldn't be good but it would be fun

jeffrey · 03-09-2006, 10:22 PM

Because you are not in competition I think it could be ok.

There is a sign here that looks damn near exactly like the Warner bros logo, but its for a steel manufacturing corp, so they cant do anything.

PixeLs · 03-09-2006, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bird

If you planned to have it displayed near a school zone then I guess you're fucked.

V_RocKs · 03-09-2006, 10:41 PM

Yes, you will get heat for it...

The reason SNL doesn't get busted is because it is a parody.. Yours is not. You are using your logo as a commercial front end to your business. If you did a post on a blog with that, you can... but you cannot use it as the logo for the blog itself.

chechnya · 03-09-2006, 11:24 PM

I believe they have the actual yellow symbol registered. If they had the whole thing registered then they would put it closer to the end of T on OUT or at the R of BURGER.

ready lube · 03-09-2006, 11:36 PM

My first reaction would be to say that yes you would get in trouble for it but then again I see so many t-shirts that have tons of mainstream logos with funny messed up shit on them, but who knows how long they stay around.

baddog · 03-09-2006, 11:41 PM

If you have to ask . . .

AaronM · 03-10-2006, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Sultan Of Smut

As if nobody at that clinic noticed that before they made the sign.

I know people who would have done that on purpose just to fuck with other people.

bringer · 03-10-2006, 12:26 AM

the Snyder family are wacko christians with truckloads of cash. id try something else

bringer · 03-10-2006, 12:27 AM

http://www.snopes.com/business/alliance/inandout.asp

DatingGold · 03-10-2006, 12:43 AM

IN-N-OUT alone is probably trademarked

Michaelious · 03-10-2006, 06:29 AM

i would say yes but who really knows

BoobleBob · 03-10-2006, 08:29 AM

You're asking me?!?!?!?! murhahahahaha

When their lawyers write you a love letter, post it on the web, and send out a press release. Then kick back and watch the traffic pour in <vbg>

dissipate · 03-10-2006, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bird

Yes, you would get screwed very, very badly for using this logo.

GatorB · 03-10-2006, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bird

To be honest a yellow extremely long penis bent at a 60 degree angle really creeps me out anyways.

BigB · 03-10-2006, 08:41 AM

I would think you might get a 4 x 4 shoved up your ass....

or you might just get screwed Animal Style....

but for sure you will be in double double trouble ....

The Snyder Family (owners of In-N-Out) are christian, very wholesome and would be on you like Gabe on a #1 Combo

Big B

Gabriel · 03-10-2006, 01:25 PM

HAHAHAHA

So true,

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Monique Niccole Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 5,653	Well, since most companies trademark the name as well as the art, I would say that they would probably have a valid case against you. If the mark is potentially confusing, then they have a case. Just looking at it, I would say that the mark would be potentially confusing as well as damaging to the original trademark holder.

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czarina Webmaster Extraordinaire Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: A beautiful beach... Posts: 10,748	I would think so, and would have to say that it would not be worth the time and trouble. But Look at booble.com

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bdld $100,000 Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 11,452	maybe, maybe not, but why risk it. plus im sure the company wouldn't want to be associated with an adult-related site.

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jeffrey Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,864	Because you are not in competition I think it could be ok. There is a sign here that looks damn near exactly like the Warner bros logo, but its for a steel manufacturing corp, so they cant do anything.

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V_RocKs Damn Right I Kiss Ass! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cowtown, USA Posts: 32,409	Yes, you will get heat for it... The reason SNL doesn't get busted is because it is a parody.. Yours is not. You are using your logo as a commercial front end to your business. If you did a post on a blog with that, you can... but you cannot use it as the logo for the blog itself.

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chechnya Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 94	I believe they have the actual yellow symbol registered. If they had the whole thing registered then they would put it closer to the end of T on OUT or at the R of BURGER.

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