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That1LoudChick 05-31-2003 12:58 AM

Badge Stealing?
 
I have, what I think to be, a slight problem. While browsing the catalog of an online store that sells sorority/fraternity jewelry, I noticed that my sorority's badge is very similar to that of ATO's. They're pretty much the same badge with difference colors and (obviously) greek letters. Should I be worried?

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That1LoudChick

Kevin 05-31-2003 02:25 AM

Re: Badge Stealing?
 
Quote:

Originally posted by That1LoudChick
I have, what I think to be, a slight problem. While browsing the catalog of an online store that sells sorority/fraternity jewelry, I noticed that my sorority's badge is very similar to that of ATO's. They're pretty much the same badge with difference colors and (obviously) greek letters. Should I be worried?

Greek to Greek,
That1LoudChick

Why would you be worried?

That1LoudChick 05-31-2003 12:07 PM

Re: Re: Badge Stealing?
 
Quote:

Originally posted by ktsnake
Why would you be worried?
I dunno. Wouldn't it be considered "badge stealing" or something?

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That1LoudChick

P.S. I'm being serious. I don't wanna get in trouble because an NPC thinks we stole their design.

Unregistered- 05-31-2003 04:10 PM

Re: Re: Re: Badge Stealing?
 
Quote:

Originally posted by That1LoudChick
I dunno. Wouldn't it be considered "badge stealing" or something?

Greek to Greek,
That1LoudChick

P.S. I'm being serious. I don't wanna get in trouble because an NPC thinks we stole their design.

FWIW, Alpha Tau Omega is a fraternity that belongs to the NIC.

sherbertlemons 05-31-2003 11:19 PM

Re: Re: Re: Badge Stealing?
 
Quote:

Originally posted by That1LoudChick
I dunno. Wouldn't it be considered "badge stealing" or something?

Greek to Greek,
That1LoudChick

P.S. I'm being serious. I don't wanna get in trouble because an NPC thinks we stole their design.

I honestly can't see you having a problem with Alpha Tau Omega about the similar designs of your badges, unless it was done with the intent to deceive people into thinking you were associated with them. (Which I highly doubt it was.)

I doubt it is simply worth the legal fees or the potential bad pr for ATO to take any action, even if they did feel so inclined.

I don't know- I'm not an expert, but I really think you have nothing at all to worry about.

AOX81 06-03-2003 10:34 AM

I wouldn't worry about it too much. A lot of badges look similar...


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