Datsun&Goliath Posted January 31, 2017 Share #1 Posted January 31, 2017 If I wanted to make some Fairlady Z Vinyl decals for people's cars and sell them here and there, what is the legality of that? I see aftermarket memorabilia everywhere and it doesn't seem like it is produced by Nissan. Is this illegal or just a shade of grey? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56974-datsun-trademark-and-legal-questions/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdenno Posted January 31, 2017 Share #2 Posted January 31, 2017 You're OK until Nissan finds out, which may never happen but don't bet on it, and then you will get a letter from their attorney that will scare the snot out of you. I framed my letter from Porsche's legal team many years ago. The basic rule is that if you're reproducing anything owned by someone else, you are doing something illegal. Try asking Nissan for permission, you may be pleasantly surprised. They own the intellectual rights to what you want to create and sell and if they think what you're doing will dilute their hold/control, they will tell you to stop. Dennis 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56974-datsun-trademark-and-legal-questions/#findComment-511487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsun&Goliath Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted January 31, 2017 Thanks for the info, maybe I'll send them a letter asking permission. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56974-datsun-trademark-and-legal-questions/#findComment-511488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
240260280 Posted January 31, 2017 Share #4 Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) FYI We requested permission to use the Datsun and Nissan logos on our car club hats, bags, shirts, etc. back in 2003. Nissan Canada kindly granted it to our club. Nice people there! Edited January 31, 2017 by 240260280 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56974-datsun-trademark-and-legal-questions/#findComment-511492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsun&Goliath Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted January 31, 2017 Good to know. Where would I begin for gaining permission on this? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56974-datsun-trademark-and-legal-questions/#findComment-511493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted February 1, 2017 Share #6 Posted February 1, 2017 You might try this: https://www.nissanusa.com/about/corporate-info. 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/56974-datsun-trademark-and-legal-questions/#findComment-511506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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