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Old May 23, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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I know this is going to sound strange but here I go, will duck after posting. I have a 09 lt/dk candy root beer bike, I enjoy Mug root beer and i think the logo they use is cool. The bulldog holding a frosted mug. The colors are great ad would look good painted on the rear fender above the fender light and below the taillight.

The question is this as long as I dont put the words Mug Root Beer would I be breaking a copyright law?

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Old May 23, 2009 | 10:14 AM
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just man law.
 
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I really wouldn't worry about it! I see logo's on other peoples bikes all the time! Go do what ya want. I'm sure they have bigger fish to fry. You like it...paint it!

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Old May 23, 2009 | 10:16 AM
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Its likely a trademark, and yes you would be in violation - just change it up a bit and put a cigar in his mouth and a V-Twin tat on his mug arm. I love your idea.... *** em if they cant take a joke...
 
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Old May 23, 2009 | 10:33 AM
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Do it! They should be proud to have thier mug on a Harley.
 
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Old May 23, 2009 | 10:35 AM
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If you used for commercial uses it would be against the law. On your personal bike...
 
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Old May 23, 2009 | 11:13 AM
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I think if you were not trying to make money or using in bad taste you would not have a problem. They sell t-shirts with the logo on it.

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I don't think it would be a problem; young adults around here are rolling 80's and early 90's Chevy's and Ford's painted like M&Ms, Snickers, Cherrios, etc.
 
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Man law? o.O

I think Mug would be pleased to find their logo on your Harley. It promotes their product.
 
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Thanks for your input, thought it would be ok just wanted some other opinions.
 
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