Buftex Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.com/BUFFALO-BILLS-Terrell-...%3A1%7C294%3A50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 cool.... but i wouldnt be caught dead wearing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lets_go_bills Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 He's not quite Obama. I'd buy one if it said "Diva", "QB Killa", "Sharpie", or "Drama". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 That's a violation of copyright law ("right to publicity" iirc) if I ever saw it. Dude should expect a cease-and-desist order right soon. You can't use someone's likeness, especially in a money-generating way, unless you have permission. Sports apparel companies pay big-time for that permission; any Tom, Dick or Harry printing T-shirts and then advertising them in such a manner is breaking the law. EDIT: Anyone who orders one is asking to have their $ tied up for a while or pay for it and never get it after legal action is taken. It's one thing to do that for Obama et al. who are public figures paid from the public till, or such fame or notoriety that they essentially forfeit their right to publicity (tho, they could well argue it in court if they wanted). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted March 10, 2009 Author Share Posted March 10, 2009 He's not quite Obama. I'd buy one if it said "Diva", "QB Killa", "Sharpie", or "Drama". You wouldn't know it around here! He hasn't even donned a Bills practice jersey yet, and he has already been proclaimed one half of the greatest receiving duo in Bills history...or at least the fifth best duo in the league right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted March 10, 2009 Author Share Posted March 10, 2009 That's a violation of copyright law ("right to publicity" iirc) if I ever saw it. Dude should expect a cease-and-desist order right soon. You can't use someone's likeness, especially in a money-generating way, unless you have permission. Sports apparel companies pay big-time for that permission; any Tom, Dick or Harry printing T-shirts and then advertising them in such a manner is breaking the law. It's one thing to do that for Obama et al. who are public figures paid from the public till, or such fame or notoriety that they essentially forfeit their right to publicity (tho, they could well argue it in court if they wanted). Okay...I won't buy one then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lets_go_bills Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 You wouldn't know it around here! He hasn't even donned a Bills practice jersey yet, and he has already been proclaimed one half of the greatest receiving duo in Bills history...or at least the fifth best duo in the league right now... True dat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I like this better: Link Or how bout this: Link Or as inspired by a previous post: Link Seriously, the person who made those shirts should be shot. These took me all of 10 minutes to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 And just for fun: Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted March 10, 2009 Author Share Posted March 10, 2009 And just for fun: Link sh--! That one is great...I now have a new screensaver! Danka.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lets_go_bills Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 And just for fun: Link Priceless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCCEO Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Im no lawyer but I think that if it's deemed to be satirical that you can pretty much do whatever you want. Satirical use of logos and such is protected along with free speech. Then again I could be totally wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 That's a violation of copyright law ("right to publicity" iirc) if I ever saw it. Dude should expect a cease-and-desist order right soon. You can't use someone's likeness, especially in a money-generating way, unless you have permission. Sports apparel companies pay big-time for that permission; any Tom, Dick or Harry printing T-shirts and then advertising them in such a manner is breaking the law. EDIT: Anyone who orders one is asking to have their $ tied up for a while or pay for it and never get it after legal action is taken. It's one thing to do that for Obama et al. who are public figures paid from the public till, or such fame or notoriety that they essentially forfeit their right to publicity (tho, they could well argue it in court if they wanted). Are you an intellectual property lawyer? I'm not totally sure you're correct. If there were Bills or NFL logos for sure. But a likeness not identifying the person? In addition it could be argued that he is a public figure and so it is in the public domain. You probably know more than me on this but just my thoughts. Agreed they are not very attractive regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCCEO Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Are you an intellectual property lawyer? I'm not totally sure you're correct. If there were Bills or NFL logos for sure. But a likeness not identifying the person? In addition it could be argued that he is a public figure and so it is in the public domain. You probably know more than me on this but just my thoughts. Agreed they are not very attractive regardless. You are correct. It is, in fact, an ugly shirt. They have the right idea though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFLstyle Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 The idea behind it is kinda cool. If I saw someone wearing a shirt like that I'd probably be thinking "hey, that's funny." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Shouldn't the shirt say "hype" instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 And just for fun: Link fun being a relative term Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getyourwingsready Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Would anyone buy a "Get your Buffalo Wings ready" or "Get your wings ready" t-shirts. I thought about designing some and setting up a website to sell them and maybe sell some on ebay too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Would anyone buy a "Get your Buffalo Wings ready" or "Get your wings ready" t-shirts. I thought about designing some and setting up a website to sell them and maybe sell some on ebay too. Boy, I would. Let me know where to send my account info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonster Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Are you an intellectual property lawyer?I'm not totally sure you're correct. If there were Bills or NFL logos for sure. But a likeness not identifying the person? In addition it could be argued that he is a public figure and so it is in the public domain. You probably know more than me on this but just my thoughts. Agreed they are not very attractive regardless. No, but he did stay at a Holiday Inn last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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