Unite Logo Permit For Free

Is a logo subject to copyright? Yes. A logo that includes artistic or design elements, (i.e. not just the name on its own), is legally regarded as being a work of artistic creation and therefore will be protected under copyright law. Copyright protects the logo as an artistic work.

If you want to use another company's logo on your website, you should assume that the logo is protected intellectual property. Copyright, trade mark and consumer laws will protect most logos. Hence, you should seek permission to use the logo from the copyright or trade mark owner.

No, two companies cannot have the same logo. A logo is a unique identifier for a company, and it cannot be used by another company. If two companies were to use the same logo, it would cause confusion among consumers and damage the brands of both companies.

It is not illegal to sell items with other companies logos on them if you have a license with each company to do so. It may be illegal trademark infringement if you don't, but not necessarily.

Dear [name], I am seeking permission to use the [company] [logo/graphic] irrevocably and royalty free for the use on garments for [purpose/event]. To ensure we are using the latest approved [logo/graphic] please provide us with a file in a high resolution (ideally PNG, PDF or EPS format).

In order to register your copyright you must file an application accompanied by the appropriate fee to the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), a federal agency responsible for the administration and processing of intellectual property rights in Canada, including the registration of copyrights.

To get permission and avoid trademark infringement, write a letter to the trademark owner. Include a description of why you are asking and how the logo will be used. Third parties should never use someone else's logo without a licensed agreement, including program and corporate logos.