mforsman 0 Posted October 10, 2010 Although this isn't a big job or something really that cool, I figure you guys might want to see it. Since my cutter showed up Friday, I've been really excited about the whole thing. I plan on paying for my vinyl by cutting for friends and friends of friends that go to my school (an art/design school). Since I had a few huge freelance projects that were sucking my soul I decided to set aside 2 hours tonight and see what I could come up with for a logo. I settled on the name "Quality Cut Vinyl", mostly because the domain name was available. I also picked up "Quality Cut Decals" since the sticker market is what I'm more targetted towards. I'm not hoping to open up a storefront to sell signs, but I figured that since vinyl and CNC's are the new hand painted, why not hark back to what used to be a standard sign. I found this image and it inspired the name http://www.typarchive.com/files/gimgs/17_quality.jpg, also the style. Then I just did some quick sketches, made a vector from scratch and had it wrapped up in an hour and a half. There's tons of work that could be done exploring options and playing with getting this lock-up right, but I'm happy with it for the amount of time spent. The example of it in vinyl is stuck on cheap picture frame glass where i've been testing and practicing. Thanks, MDF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wasatchcars 0 Posted October 10, 2010 That looks great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mforsman 0 Posted October 10, 2010 Thanks guys! I'll update this thread as it progresses and is refined. Also how it is applied in different situations such as promo items & the web. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mforsman 0 Posted October 11, 2010 I'm not quite sure what you mean with your question so hopefully one of these responses will provide the answer! Copyright from my understanding begins as soon as the logo is created. It's proving that you were the original creator that can be the troubling part. Usually the easiest and most secure way is to register it as a trademark. Since this is just a small hobby thing, I'm not worried about someone stealing my logo. Also I'm not willing to invest any money in to the trademark process. The fact that I was inspired by the "quality" banner doesn't void their copyright in any form or shape. It may have similarities, but overall it's pretty clear it's different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wasatchcars 0 Posted October 11, 2010 Here is a CHEAP simple way to prove you where the creator and its your work it has been used for years. Print out a copy put it in a sealed envelope and mail it to yourself. Keep the unopened letter in your files The postmark is proof as of that date it was created by you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mforsman 0 Posted October 11, 2010 I've recently heard that doesn't hold up in court. But I'll do it anyways, it's worth 44 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wasatchcars 0 Posted October 11, 2010 I just found this site for free copyright. give it a look http://myfreecopyright.com/ here is a artical also. http://womeninbusiness.about.com/od/copyrightlaws/f/FAQlaw-selfmail.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahmed 0 Posted October 27, 2010 Great look superb ___________________________ logo design Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimB 0 Posted October 27, 2010 Mailing yourself a design or idea is NOT a legitimate way to copyright a design. You can't prove that the envelope hasn't been reopened. That being said, you can timestamp your logo with a service like https://beta.certtime.com/. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrc1962 0 Posted October 27, 2010 You can also print it and have it notarized. When they notarize it, make sure the seal impression goes into the image and not just on the white space. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted October 27, 2010 I like the logo. I like the site you linked too (www.typarchive.com). It has great ideas for different signage looking back into history. I have been looking dor some ideas for a design in our laundry room. Looks like some great ones there. Thanks Jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mforsman 0 Posted October 28, 2010 Thanks for all of the tips and compliments guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
locknload1 17 Posted November 3, 2010 I just found this site for free copyright. give it a look http://myfreecopyright.com/ here is a artical also. http://womeninbusiness.about.com/od/copyrightlaws/f/FAQlaw-selfmail.htm Thanks, very good for clients that want orig logos and request protection of some sort, or better yet those who don't pay for the designs you send them and then use the PDF to get it done from someone else. That's happened to me twice and one of those times the guy used the logo I created and sent as a sample for his menu, flyers, business cards, tshirts and additional locations he's opened. RG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites