Legal Question in Entertainment Law in California
team names
Can a private business legally use a major sports team's name and logo on products? How?
Asked on 1/06/07, 3:09 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Deborah Barron
Barron Law Corporation
Re: team names
Permission must be obtained through what is called a "license" to use the name. It is a contract and may require a percentage being paid for use of the name or logo.
Answered on 1/06/07, 3:26 pm