Do you have to blur out logos?

In most cases, you are safe to display trademarks associated with products in your videos. No permission from the trademark owner is necessary. The only reason to blur a trademark in your video is if the trademark owner doesn’t cooperate with you and refuses to pay you for placing the product in your production.

Can you take pictures of logos?

Photographing Logos and Book Titles If you want to use a photograph with a trademarked logo you can do so under the right circumstances. You can use it as long as you aren’t using it ‘in commerce’ AND if it doesn’t create ‘consumer confusion’.

Why is the Apple logo censored?

Companies PAY to have their products featured in TV shows, movies, etc. Companies are also contacted by the producers of TV shows/movies if it’s ok to show the company logos/products. If companies say “yes” then the logo is visible. If the company says “no”…then the logo is “fuzzed or blurred” out.

Why do shows blur out logos?

First of all, a trademark owner may demand a licensing fee to display their logo, particularly if someone has created their own product and slapped a trademarked brand’s logo on it. If a broadcaster doesn’t want to simply give away airtime to the likes of Apple or Nike, they’ll cover up the logo to prevent that.

How do I change my logo to avoid copyright?

The only way to avoid copyright infringement is to create original work or by getting permission to use it. Ultimately the only way to know that you have changed enough of the copyrighted image is to get sued. Once in court, the judge will decide if there was enough change between the original work and yours.

Can a photograph be copyrighted?

Basically, copyright law says that when you take a photograph, you become the copyright owner of the image created. This means you hold exclusive rights to: Reproduce the photograph. Display the image in a public space.