Cratter Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Let's say I want to make a calendar of hot ladies in Sioux Jerseys, would I get sued? Could I just use old jerseys they no longer have a trademark on? Would UND approve a licensing agreement for such a sexist thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82SiouxGuy Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Would you? Hard to know. Probably depends on the number distributed and the publicity you get. Could you? Probably yes if that is part of the reason that you make money. If the logo was only seen in one or 2 pictures they may not care. If they are a significant part of every picture it would increase the odds that UND would be interested. They more than likely still have trademark rights on most of the old logos. It could depend on which one or ones that you use. The name alone would be enough to cause an issue. UND probably wouldn't want to license something like this, but you would have to ask to know for sure. The sexist part might be a partial reason. A bigger reason might be because UND is phasing out the name and logo, so they may not be signing any more licensing agreements for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 Old DU Pios Jersey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82SiouxGuy Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Old DU Pios Jersey. The idea could work. You would have to research the trademark issues, which ones that UND still controls and what they don't. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchmaker49 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Old DU Pios Jersey. Don't let fetch see this. It might cause a medical problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoiseInsideMyHead Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Let's say I want to make a calendar of hot ladies in Sioux Jerseys, would I get sued? Could I just use old jerseys they no longer have a trademark on? Would UND approve a licensing agreement for such a sexist thing? Hate to answer your questions with a question, so I'll answer them with two. Is your lawyer on speed dial? And how large is the Cratter defense fund? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 If you have to know my uncle is one of the states top prosecuting lawyers. He might work for free I'll just make a girls of Nodak. With only a couple UND pics and one or two from some other ND universities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Thats no sheep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottM Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 In case you need inspiration. As a practical matter, even though I'm no trademark expert, I doubt UND would pursue a trademark claim against somebody whose calendar featured trademarked UND/Sioux gear. It's another story if you made those jerseys without a license. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Haha thanks Scott. That has also been my inspiration for many years too now, and seeing the Denver pic just rekindled old dreams of mine. Ten years later and people still talk about the kentucky hockey calendar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchmaker49 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Thats no sheep fetch what's her name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 I got six models, a photographer,and a studio lined up so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Anyone from UND can get a hold of me with the max number of pics with UND gear.....5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchmaker49 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I got six models, a photographer,and a studio lined up so far. Are you going to use fetch's model girlfriend posted above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 If I don't get 12 might just have too ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 My uncle, who works for the state as an attorney prosecuting criminals at the state level, said, in his opinion, I would be perfectly legal. But he's no judge. The ultimate decider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Those attorneys like to use in my opinion a lot ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchmaker49 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 If I don't get 12 might just have too ha All you have to do to get her to smile is say, "ffeettccchhh". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I got six models, a photographer,and a studio lined up so far. Why not just call it something like, "College Hockey Girls of North Dakota" (Yeah, I could do better...) Then use about 5 months or so of UND/Sioux jerseys, then throw in Williston State, Bottineau, and a few club team jerseys from Minot State, etc... (No NDSU stuff though. Unless you use that sheep pic with one...or a cow) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Me and u think a like hayduke. I had five UND in mind. I have thought of mixing it up with other colleges bit I really wanna target my audience. So in thinking the other ones will be general ND skirts: "North Dakota its better on top." I might go rogue and make it all UND. Want one? $20. Wish I could show ya all the models , definately a couple hot blondes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Me and u think a like hayduke. I had five UND in mind. I have thought of mixing it up with other colleges bit I really wanna target my audience. So in thinking the other ones will be general ND skirts: "North Dakota its better on top." I might go rogue and make it all UND. Want one? $20. Wish I could show ya all the models , definately a couple hot blondes. Sure. But, on second thought, pick a "special" model for the NDSU club hockey jersey. (Gotta have some fun with this!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 She'll work for free or minimum wage like the rest of their graduates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 If UND wants to help me out. I'll donate all proceeds to new football jerseys. Sell them at the Ralph and bookstore. Easily sell 1,000. They'd raise $10,000 right there! I'll sign the rights to the photos over. And by help me out I mean here ya go, nothing asked for in return yours to sell. My expense to get the images: Donated! and I'll tell ya its not cheap by any means....on second thought (Shawshank Redemption moment) I wanna hockey suite for one weekend; full of beer for me and my siouxsports.com friends! And by friends: I mean anyone on here.....first come first serve. Like this post to show the Ralph they should carry it and meet our demands! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Things would fly off the shelves at the Ralph. If they get over the PC part. Not to mention the buzz they would get! One thing I have learned is these girls love doing this. They all say they are excited. It's like they get a high from it. They are flattered to be in a calendar shoot and show themselves off. All ask for a copy when its done. "I got cute friends too." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchmaker49 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Why not just call it something like, "College Hockey Girls of North Dakota" (Yeah, I could do better...) Then use about 5 months or so of UND/Sioux jerseys, then throw in Williston State, Bottineau, and a few club team jerseys from Minot State, etc... (No NDSU stuff though. Unless you use that sheep pic with one...or a cow) Unless you put a NDSU jersey on the sheep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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