Montero Overlanders Group?
- Thread starter KIRK!
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WorldTraveler
Observer
Looks good man. I like it.
off-roader
Expedition Leader
a 4x4 knowledgeable person might think we're trying to somehow link our rigs to the UniMOG, but I like the design of it though.
KIRK!
Amateur Philosopher
off-roader
Expedition Leader
For a while there was an organized group of Montero Enthusiasts.
Most of the club members are still driving Montero's. Just not as a formal club any longer. Justice, CAP510 for example are 'members'.
KIRK!
Amateur Philosopher
SoCalMonty
Explorer
Did someone say MOG?
I like the idea, and the design!
I'm curious, while we're on the subject...is anyone here a member of any other (larger) groups? I'm curious to learn more about what some of them do/stand for.
...etc.
I like the idea, and the design!
I'm curious, while we're on the subject...is anyone here a member of any other (larger) groups? I'm curious to learn more about what some of them do/stand for.
...etc.
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SoCalMonty
Explorer
Hey...since the Pajero/Shogun/Montero's claim to fame is being the winningest vehicle in Dakar's history, what about incorporating the Paris-Dakar Rally logo?
off-roader
Expedition Leader
Well, there's this thing called copyright law. You can't incorporate the Dakar or the Mitsu logo unless you change it substantially.
That said, it's only illegal if you get caught! Besides, I highly doubt Dakar would care so much in N. America where they really have very little audience. Mitsu is sorta the same since they're really hurting for car sales in N. America. If I had to put money on it, Mitsu would be your biggest challenge (if you used their logo).
That said, it's only illegal if you get caught! Besides, I highly doubt Dakar would care so much in N. America where they really have very little audience. Mitsu is sorta the same since they're really hurting for car sales in N. America. If I had to put money on it, Mitsu would be your biggest challenge (if you used their logo).
SoCalMonty
Explorer
Not really.
Their logo as registered includes the word "Dakar" in their specific font as part of the logo. If you remove the word "Dakar," you can use the likeness of the "masked face" and you are not violating trademark law for our intents and purposes. This is why you will find THOUSANDS of items/stickers for sale using the likeness of the face, but without the word "Dakar." Rest assured, they are not going to initiate legal action to stop a non-official "club" with no web presence, who doesn't sell anything or make any profit, because they had about 40 stickers printed which might look similar to theirs.
Heck, not even Mitsubishi would do that - which is why http://www.3si.org/ has used the Mitsu diamond logo for years on their website as part of their own logo. None of the following are licensed by the ASO (the owners of the Dakar rally)...
...anyway, it's just an idea. The likeness of the "Dakar" face is not only the very spirit of overlanding, but also represents a unique accomplishment of Mitsubishi, so I thought it was fitting.
OP...are you pretty adept at PS/Illustrator? Do you hand-draw too?
off-roader
Expedition Leader
I think you misread my post. I specifically said you had to change their logo and couldn't use it as is without them possibly coming after you.
Plus I did mention they probably wouldn't come after you...
FWIW, i've had my own decals made as well.
The club sticker above was my design and voted on by the club members.
The one below is also my design borrowed & modified from a design I found elsewhere.
You can buy it here in case you're interested... (full disclosure.. my brother in law makes custom die cut decals and it's a side business of his selling them)
http://dakars.weebly.com/index.html
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