Question for Lawyer people and other smart human beings

[UGLI baby]

I want to make a shirt that sort of makes fun of a certain trademarked logo.

Something along the lines of this:

So my question is, how do people make t-shirts like this without being sued?

I wouldnt be selling these tshirts on a mass scale or anything, I would just want to make them for me and some friends and maybe sell a few to people who want them at Utes football games.

Anybody have any expertise in this area?

 

[bigb]

My guess is that if you keep it small-time (just a few), nothing will come from it. At worst, they'll send you a "cease and desist", at which point in time, you cease and desist.

 

[Surely]

Just go ahead and print them, then when they come after you, just claim that you are part Chinese. On a side note, I have a digital t-shirt printer and I do a lot of family reunions and such. This year one family wanted to "borrow" the London Olympic logo and add their own lettering. If the IOC has nothing better to do then come track down somebody who borrowed their logo in southern Idaho then the olympics are a lot better off than Mitt thought.

 

[UGLI baby]

^^thanks for the responses.

If I was making shirts that made fun of Mcdonalds or something I'd figure that they wouldnt find out or care about it and wouldnt give much thought to it.

The only reason I asked is the shirt I want to do makes fun of byu and I want to wear them and sell some at the Utah vs byu game this year. I could see some dork trying to sue me or make a big deal about it.

The shirt would be the regular byu logo with the cougar, but with some changes to it. How do companies get away with selling obvious knockoffs of other companies logos? I've seen shirts like that at walmart.

My guess is that maybe its not illegal to change someones logo if you arent trying to trick people into buying something because they think it actually is a product from that company. Anyone know if this is right?

@Surely If I decided to do this and wanted to make 50 shirts what would you guess it would cost per shirt? (would be willing to spend more to make them nice)

 

[Deleted member 848]

Tink is gonna cream with excitement when he sees this thread. Personally, I just hope I don't have to sift through an explanation from the (not-so) intelligent likes of OhGatinsHo, NBAnoob or SaltyBalls (don't even get me started on PeeGayPhlegm)

 

[GVC]

Some wild dogs have made a kill.

 

[Duck Rodgers]

Just take the beating BYU will be handing out that day and go home and sulk. Being a Ute fan on that day will be embarrassment enough. No need to double down on the embarrassment by wearing a crappy custom made T to the game.

 

[UGLI baby]

Just take the beating BYU will be handing out that day and go home and sulk. Being a Ute fan on that day will be embarrassment enough. No need to double down on the embarrassment by wearing a crappy custom made T to the game.

You jelly? Im not trying to exclude you from the fun. I can send you any size shirt from S-XXXL.

Just PM me your address and I'll hit you up with my paypal info. Looks like its gonna come to $54.10 with taxes and shipping.

 

[Jazz Spazz]

You jelly? Im not trying to exclude you from the fun. I can send you any size shirt from S-XXXL.

Just PM me your address and I'll hit you up with my paypal info. Looks like its gonna come to $54.10 with taxes and shipping.

Don't do it Duck. It's a scam, if you give him your personal info he will steal your identity and ruin your credit. I've seen tons of Utah fans do this to fine law abiding citizens.

 

[Dr. Jones]

That's why I only accept Western Union. More official that way. What do you say, Duck, wire me $54?

 

[Gameface]

That's why I only accept Western Union. More official that way. What do you say, Duck, wire me $54?

It's actually 54.10. I know it seems like the 10 doesn't even matter, like it's almost nothing compared to the 54, but don't short-change the BYU fans. Give them credit for trying as hard as they could, even though they failed miserably.

 

[Hartsock]

^^thanks for the responses.

If I was making shirts that made fun of Mcdonalds or something I'd figure that they wouldnt find out or care about it and wouldnt give much thought to it.

The only reason I asked is the shirt I want to do makes fun of byu and I want to wear them and sell some at the Utah vs byu game this year. I could see some dork trying to sue me or make a big deal about it.

The shirt would be the regular byu logo with the cougar, but with some changes to it. How do companies get away with selling obvious knockoffs of other companies logos? I've seen shirts like that at walmart.

My guess is that maybe its not illegal to change someones logo if you arent trying to trick people into buying something because they think it actually is a product from that company. Anyone know if this is right?

@Surely If I decided to do this and wanted to make 50 shirts what would you guess it would cost per shirt? (would be willing to spend more to make them nice)

If you do this I will sue you for being a dick!