ORIGINAL: Brainiax
Hi Guy's, I'm not sure if this is the right place for this but here goes........I'd like to take a large Yak ARF (1/4 scale) and add graphics and lettering, design my own scheme using them and fly it. The thing is though, it might be a delicate issue if the owner of the logo/product name doesn't give me permission first. The idea is to make a Nissan plane, complete with their logo and of course the name. I happen to an be owner and enthusiast of Nissan trucks. Here is my website:
www.nissanoffroad.net
Question is, do you folks think I need to obtain permission before I tackle this endeavor? What do you guy's think. I think it would be pretty cool but I want to do it right and cover all the bases. Thanks!!
As a former Kit Car Builder who has had a run ins with both Lamborghini(Audi) and Italidesigns I can tell you from letters from lawyers, they can sue you if you make a COPY of a PRODUCT they are SELLING or have a financial interest in.
Example a Lamborghini Diablo Replica, you can make a copy for yourself but as soon as you place LAMBORGHINI BADGES on it you have broken copy write laws and AUDI will go for you, They have been in the USA and have shut down about 8 companies in the past year.
As Nissian DOES NOT sell RC Aircraft and have NO financial interest in to RC Aircraft, you are NOT breaking COPY WRITE to any product they are selling.
Placing NISSIAN on you aircraft would be MARKETING AVERTISING for NISSIAN that they do not have to pay for. So I do not see then having a problem in it.
If you still a worried contact NISSIANS head office in the USA or drop them a email.
I built an EV Bike here with TOYOTA BADGES on it as I love Toyotas, Toyota just laughed at it when I showed them.
Edited : Just read the whole thread and see you have email Nissian, if you have no luck in the US contact NISSIAN JAPAN. Trust me they will reply to you.