using logos on my website

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Fred Bloggs replied

31 October 2008, 17:23
Just do it. The only company I am aware of who actively hunt down inappropriate use of logo's etc is Harley Davidson. They are very aggressive litigators.
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BrilloPad replied

31 October 2008, 17:21
I preferred DA's answer. If you remove if/when asked there is unlikely to be any trouble.
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BA to the Stars replied

31 October 2008, 17:17
Originally posted by HairyArsedBloke View Post

I'm sure we have done this question before.

I think the outcome was that it wasn't such a good idea because it can upset the copyright owners.

HAB is right - the general feeling was that unless you have permission then do not do it and what are the chances of large organisation (after all would putting smaller organisiations logo's add that much clout to promotional stuff) saying yes are somewhere between slim and no chance
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HairyArsedBloke replied

31 October 2008, 15:44
I'm sure we have done this question before.

I think the outcome was that it wasn't such a good idea because it can upset the copyright owners.
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kanulondon replied

31 October 2008, 15:31
Originally posted by DodgyAgent View Post

dodgy by nature
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DodgyAgent replied

29 October 2008, 17:55
Originally posted by dwm009 View Post

Dodgy by name....

dodgy by nature
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BrianSnail replied

29 October 2008, 16:42
Originally posted by DodgyAgent View Post

Just do it. we do if they get arsey then just remove them. They wont have a clue if it is legitimate or not anyway. If you ask they will probably say no.

Dodgy by name....
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DodgyAgent replied

29 October 2008, 16:24
Originally posted by moorfield View Post

I'm touching up my website and thinking of adding a few logos highlighting the technology and clients I've worked with - eg java logos, a certain bank etc. etc.

I'm aware there's probably a copyright issue by doing this but are there any standard disclaimers I can use on the website footer, eg

"All product names and logos used throughout this website are trademarks of their respective owners".

Just do it. we do if they get arsey then just remove them. They wont have a clue if it is legitimate or not anyway. If you ask they will probably say no.
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ratewhore replied

29 October 2008, 15:48
Probably worth getting the permission of your clients first. You never know, simply by asking they may write a recommendation you can add to your website...
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moorfield started a topic using logos on my website

29 October 2008, 15:18
using logos on my website

I'm touching up my website and thinking of adding a few logos highlighting the technology and clients I've worked with - eg java logos, a certain bank etc. etc.

I'm aware there's probably a copyright issue by doing this but are there any standard disclaimers I can use on the website footer, eg

"All product names and logos used throughout this website are trademarks of their respective owners".
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