Simple Line Craft Logo

[Inkz]

Hey guy's..

Just finished this line craft style logo. One for the portfolio.

 

[RdG]

I really like the brand, a little less the font, did you try Lato font?

 

[Inkz]

Thanks RdG...

Don't seem to have that one.

 

[ibclare]

It doesn't stand up to your usual craft Inkz. I don't understand the curly BG; it seems out of character. IMHO. As iDad says, "art is in the artist's eye." Or something to that effect.

 

[Hoogle]

I think your confusing watermark with the logo clare

 

[iDad]

What I don't understand is why would anybody that looks to make money doing logos/freelance, puts fictitious logos for somebody else to get ideas from, on the web

 

[Paul]

It does look similar to another pet related logo out there:banghead:

 

[iDad]

If it's not copywrited then you might as well be giving it away

 

[Steve]

If it's not copywrited then you might as well be giving it away

If you look at the fine print, it is copyrighted.

.... why would anybody that looks to make money doing logos/freelance, puts fictitious logos for somebody else to get ideas from, on the web....

For the same reason everyone here posts there work.
Why is a fictitious logo different than a fictitious movie poster, or a composite fantasy image, etc.?
People create their stuff for practice and post for critiques, just to show there stuff, or maybe inspire others.

 

[iDad]

I can understand that but if you're into logo freelance why would you put uncopyrighted logo ideas on the web for others to grab ideas I looked at the file information it doesn't say anything about who owns copyright?

 

[Crotale]

You cannot copyright ideas or concepts. The internet provides avenues for sharing of art and thought, but yes, includes the perils of theft. The concept of a house shape and text is not a unique concept. The finished work is the unique part, as it is unique to the name of the product and to the designer. Of course, even by adding a simply watermark and copyright notice in the image does not preclude anyone from "borrowing" any part of it. As for the lack of copyright information in the info file, like everything else, it can be modified.

In the US, the artist cannot sue for infringement unless he holds a registered copyright to that exact work. Registered copyright does not protect ideas or concepts. In order to protect a specific visual concept, scheme or identity, the artist has to obtain a registered trademark, which protects only that exact design.

Without registration, the only option to stop infringement is to send a written cease and desist notice in an approved format. Many web hosts and providers will take appropriate action to stop the infringement, up to and including threat to stop their client's services. This isn't always the case. Getting action taken is hit and miss most of the time, even with registration. eBay is one of the worst: if you do not have your work registered, don't waste your time. There are numerous "vendors" on eBay making thousands off my artwork as prints, vinyl wraps, cell phone cases, t-shirts, etc., and I have no power to stop them or collect any damages. Then again, a famous custom motorcycle shop used my art on a t-shirt in their online store, but removed it and stopped selling it altogether after I sent a formal C&D to their webhost.