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Originally Posted by robochick1319
I know it was an issue for us. Check out the their Intellectual Property/Trademark document.
If there are any aspiring (or actual) lawyers out there who can tell that this doc says we CAN sell items with their logo on it, then please let us know. I could be wrong and I would be so happy to be wrong in this case but I don't think we can.  |
Not a lawyer, but the following seems germane:
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Originally Posted by Section II, paragraph 1
Currently registered FIRST teams and FIRST participants may use the FIRST and the Joint FIRST and LEGO Trademarks (word marks and logos), and the LEGO word marks, in a way that relates to their FIRST team names and activities (e.g. the “FRC® Wonderbots” or the “FLL® Rocket Kids.” They do not have to obtain advance permission, use Disclaimers, or provide advance notice to FIRST.
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The front is clearly allowed by this. The back does not have any trademarks or service marks (GDC is not in the document).
As I read it, the sleeve is the only questionable portion. It's arguable that since the whole t-shirt is expressly references their "FIRST...activities", it should be OK. Interestingly, if they add a "Team 999" or "MechaRams" under the logo, there would be little doubt.