Legal Question in Business Law in California
Can I use a company logo and change it a little and use it for personal use? Such as the M from McDonalds and make it into McDavids. It won't be used for commercial use just a family get together.
4 Answers from Attorneys
As long as it is not likely to cause confusion in the market place, or dilution of the mark by public ridicule, you have no problem.
This is probably a technical misappropriation of the trademark, but not one that is likely to offend the trademark owner.
As a Franchise Attorney I can say this. If you're talking about the stylized M in McDonalds, and that's been protected as a trademark, then technically there probably is trademark infringement. Whether they find out about it and take legal action are unknowns. Consult with a good business or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.
Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.
Franchise Foundations, a Professional Corporation
You will likely get sued.
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