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« Reply #15 on: <05-01-11/0139:02> »
Short version: If you're only going to wear the shirts you make yourself, you are probably fine.

As far as US law is concerned, whether or not you made money is irrelevant to whether something is a violation or not. Profit only enters the picture after the verdict, in determining the amount of penalty you might be liable for.

Both Trademark and Copyright law may be involved, the former in regards to the SR logo as an identifying mark, the latter in regards to the artwork inherent to the logo.

Under Trademark Law, whether or not it is a violation depends largely on the '"likelihood of confusion" - how likely it would be for someone to mistake the product marked as "official". If you are not offering the product to others, nor passing it off as official, the likelyhood of a violation being declared is probably pretty small.

For Copyright Law, it's two out of the five possible violations: Reproduction and Distribution. Reproduction is almost never charged by itself, it's usually tacked onto Distribution. This is because by itself, simple duplication might be considered for personal use and thus fall under Fair Use statues. Distribution is passing a copy to someone else without permission.

Derivative Work, Public Display, and Public Performance aren't really applicable here. Well, possibly Public Display, but that'd be kinda iffy.

In any case, Catalyst has an official fan license, doesn't it?



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« Reply #16 on: <05-01-11/0417:24> »
In any case, Catalyst has an official fan license, doesn't it?
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Yes, but AFAIK it only applies to websites and the like.

I have no clue what the status of the shirts would be, but basically, I gotta go with what was said above...  Don't be setting up stores and don't be advertising it on message boards. :) 

Also, as a note...  Someone is making money off the shirt...  The company that's making it for you.  Granted, they're not going to be mass marketing it, hopefully, but still...

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« Reply #17 on: <05-01-11/1119:36> »
So, to sum up, only buy official Topps™ apparel.  Officially, at least.   ;D
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« Reply #18 on: <05-01-11/1122:16> »
Oi Chums,

Well there seems to be some interest in the idea. And when I mentioned it to my GF, who loves Shadowrun, she said "Oooh Oooh I want a sweatshirt!!" Plus this would be a nice gift to the other gamers at my table for B-days, Christmas or whatever. I would like to purchase the shirts. Having one or two made for me is possible but I really like to support the game line and it's products so we see growth and my favorite RPG keeps on putting out new materials. So here it is.

To whom it may concern,

This is my official request for there to be a line of Shadowrun Inspired Apparel. I think that would be just swell. So does my girlfriend.
Thanks.  ;D

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« Reply #19 on: <05-01-11/1140:33> »
OH OH OH!!!

I GOT IT!

Urban Brawl Jerseys!  Combat Cycle Team Baseball Caps!  Desert Wars Windbreakers!   ;D
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« Reply #20 on: <05-01-11/1651:32> »
OH OH OH!!!

I GOT IT!

Urban Brawl Jerseys!  Combat Cycle Team Baseball Caps!  Desert Wars Windbreakers!   ;D

Anyone got a team logo from Attitude that they're particularly fond of?

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« Reply #21 on: <05-01-11/1657:13> »
OH OH OH!!!

I GOT IT!

Urban Brawl Jerseys!  Combat Cycle Team Baseball Caps!  Desert Wars Windbreakers!   ;D

Anyone got a team logo from Attitude that they're particularly fond of?

Jason H.
I'm going to take this opportunity to complain about the lack of logos.  :P

I want to see the Mountain Dragons logo myself.  THAT I'd buy!
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« Reply #22 on: <05-01-11/1731:32> »
A friend wants to tattoo the SR stylized S. That'd be a cool idea for a shirt, too. Just a big S.
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« Reply #23 on: <05-01-11/1831:10> »
Anyone got a team logo from Attitude that they're particularly fond of?

Jason H.

Cleveland Chaos.  I hear they're in contention to win the Super Brawl this year, if they can get past New Orleans.

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« Reply #24 on: <05-01-11/1851:15> »
Anyone got a team logo from Attitude that they're particularly fond of?

Jason H.

Hong Kong Cavaliers.
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« Reply #25 on: <05-02-11/0032:25> »
Anyone got a team logo from Attitude that they're particularly fond of?

Jason H.

Hong Kong Cavaliers.
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« Reply #26 on: <05-02-11/0959:42> »
Now I have to make a team/group called the Blue Blazer Regulars

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« Reply #27 on: <05-02-11/1122:53> »
How about a Battletech Team Banzai shirt to go with that?

What? It's part of the lore!

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« Reply #28 on: <05-02-11/1130:30> »
A Synaptic album cover stamped in a shirt seems fine to me, whatever they may be.

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« Reply #29 on: <05-02-11/1141:41> »
Actually, music groups!

I'd get a CrimeTime Ballcap and a Concrete Dreams T-Shirt.  Probably a "Distressed" JetBlack one as well.
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