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Re: Typhoon Engine Plate: New product.
Yes, the logos and names (at least in the US) are trademarked and still owned by GM. To be able to use them legally, there's a bit of paperwork and about 2 months worth of waiting for permission.
First, you contact that company that handles all of GM's legal issues/claims, etc. Then, you tell them what GM trademarks/logos you want to use and you have to tell them how they will be used, why you want to use them, etc.
The only way I got permission was for ISTA/MHST use... better known as "Club" use by a non-profit organization. Legally, I can only use the logos for "Club" merchandise/items. Which is why with things like the wanted posters, I charge enough to cover production/shipping costs and have enough to donate back to SyTy.net or SyTyNationals. I don't really make a profit on anything. Just to be safe.
If you're looking to make a profit off of the items with GM's logos, you have to get permission, create sample products, send them to GM (which GM keeps) for quality check/final okay, then they tell you how much to charge and how much of that they get.
It's not too bad, it doesn't cost you anything if you're looking for non-profit use, it just takes time and it's not guaranteed they will say yes. Oh, and everything must include "Used with written permission from General Motors" visible enough to read.
If you want more info, I'll dig up my paper work, procedure info etc. :tup:
[/hijack] :lol:
Back on topic, the plates are pretty cool. If I had money to spend, I'd buy one. :lol:
92Ty#1524 said:
Yes, the logos and names (at least in the US) are trademarked and still owned by GM. To be able to use them legally, there's a bit of paperwork and about 2 months worth of waiting for permission.
First, you contact that company that handles all of GM's legal issues/claims, etc. Then, you tell them what GM trademarks/logos you want to use and you have to tell them how they will be used, why you want to use them, etc.
The only way I got permission was for ISTA/MHST use... better known as "Club" use by a non-profit organization. Legally, I can only use the logos for "Club" merchandise/items. Which is why with things like the wanted posters, I charge enough to cover production/shipping costs and have enough to donate back to SyTy.net or SyTyNationals. I don't really make a profit on anything. Just to be safe.
If you're looking to make a profit off of the items with GM's logos, you have to get permission, create sample products, send them to GM (which GM keeps) for quality check/final okay, then they tell you how much to charge and how much of that they get.
It's not too bad, it doesn't cost you anything if you're looking for non-profit use, it just takes time and it's not guaranteed they will say yes. Oh, and everything must include "Used with written permission from General Motors" visible enough to read.
If you want more info, I'll dig up my paper work, procedure info etc. :tup:
[/hijack] :lol:
Back on topic, the plates are pretty cool. If I had money to spend, I'd buy one. :lol:
