Non-profit volunteer gone bad

[Zigner]

So this brings up my next question: the design of the logo is the club name with graphic mountains over the top. The name of the club is in a particular typeface and the the first two letters of the first word and the first three letters of the second word are in black. The remainder of the letters of both words are in white. Which portions of the logo constitute to what the designer could reasonably claim copyright ownership? Can she just claim the mountain graphic? Can she claim the use of different colors in the name? Can she claim the particular typeface (my understanding is that this is a "no").

Thanks!

Your question really goes beyond the scope of this forum. You will want to ask that question of a local IP attorney.

 

[quincy]

So this brings up my next question: the design of the logo is the club name with graphic mountains over the top. The name of the club is in a particular typeface and the the first two letters of the first word and the first three letters of the second word are in black. The remainder of the letters of both words are in white. Which portions of the logo constitute to what the designer could reasonably claim copyright ownership? Can she just claim the mountain graphic? Can she claim the use of different colors in the name? Can she claim the particular typeface (my understanding is that this is a "no").

Thanks!

It depends. The actual logo needs to be viewed.

I have posted before about what makes a logo creative enough for copyright protection. I will see if I can locate a link to that thread. Generally, though, letters alone will not meet the original and creative requirement for copyright protection.

 

[Wedge87]

It depends. The actual logo needs to be viewed.

I have posted before about what makes a logo creative enough for copyright protection. I will see if I can locate a link to that thread. Generally, though, letters alone will not meet the original and creative requirement for copyright protection.

Excellent- I would love to see the link!

 

[quincy]

Excellent- I would love to see the link!

I haven't located yet the earlier thread I was thinking of - but while I continue to look (as time allows) here is a link to award-winning creative logos:

https://www.awwwards.com/99-creative-logo-designs-for-inspiration.html