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#242136 03/10/2011 6:34 PM
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I want to make a forum for my school. Would there be any copyright issues if the abbreviation for the school is in the name? I know I cant use the logos.
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jjallenjj #242139 03/10/2011 11:30 PM
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Well, so long as you're not claiming to be the official hub for information you should be fine... "The Unofficial Forums for X"

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jjallenjj #242140 03/10/2011 11:54 PM
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Thats what I thought, thanks
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jjallenjj #242154 03/12/2011 11:11 AM
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Or you can contact the school and get written permission to use their logo's etc. Sometimes that is possible.

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jjallenjj #243397 05/23/2011 6:25 PM
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My same thought thanks

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