Legal Question in Business Law in California

Using professional sports teams logo and schedules

We recently came up with an idea to place the schedule of our local professional sports team on the back side of our business cards. Is this legal? Do we need permission? What should we watch out for?


Asked on 6/16/04, 1:05 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel King Law Offices of Daniel King

Re: Using professional sports teams logo and schedules

yes. these are copywritten / trademarked logos, etc.

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Answered on 6/16/04, 1:10 pm
Ken Koenen Koenen & Tokunaga, P.C.

Re: Using professional sports teams logo and schedules

There are companies who sell things like this. They are able to do so because they are paying a royalty or a license fee to do so. If you want to do this, you need the permission of the NFL (for example) or hire someone else who has already obtained their permission.

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Answered on 6/16/04, 1:17 pm
Jonas Grant Law Office of Jonas M. Grant, A.P.C.

Re: Using professional sports teams logo and schedules

Look out for their lawyer, if you try this without permission. You should contact them to arrange a licensing deal, but expect to pay. Even with a fee, they may or may not be interested, depending on the nature of your business, existing contracts with your competitors, etc.

You cannot use their intellectual property without permission.

If you need the assistance of an California intellectual property attorney, to attempt to negotiate such a licensing deal, or for other related issues, please contact me.

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Answered on 6/16/04, 4:16 pm


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