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Company Logos -- Use in Scenery Projects

gaputz

gaputz

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There has been a lot of discussion (and debate) in these forums about copyright and fair use of satellite images for ground bases in freeware scenery projects. The goal of most scenery developers is to replicate real life airports as close as possible and that often includes using the company logos of airlines and the airport service industry, be it catering, fuel or whatever. So what about the faithfully replicated real world company logos put in sceneries that are no doubt protected by copyright and trademark laws? For instance, London Transport states: "Strict rules exist about how the roundel can be implemented, and copyright exists on its reproduction. Anyone wishing to use any of TfL’s modal roundels or other corporate logos will need to apply for permission." Air Canada states: "No use may be made of the logos without prior consent of Air Canada. All authorized logo usage must conform to the Guidelines." I would imagine these to by fairly typical. How many of you ask permission from the airlines, Shell or Sky Chefs to use their branding for your sceneries. Just wondering if this is another risk for scenery developers and if it is even in the same league as the satellite image concerns.

Greg
 
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