Two words for copyright threats from political parties: Satire and Education. They can F right off. Political logos aren’t covered in the same way as commercial logos. When used to make reference to policies and pledges they fall under education and news; when they are used to take the mick it is covered under satire.
Yes, it is a small point, isn’t it? Copyright infringement relates to loss of earnings or theft of intellectual property; I can’t see any way in which this does either (unless UKIP think that they are owed a living from getting elected).
I’m happily sharing this. I’d like to see the police come round and pester me, I’m sure the British public would love the expense of sending police to my house, especially since I live in Spain, hahaha :D
Just a quick question here and forgive me if I am wrong in this matter, but, isn’t the “GBP £ sign” itself, you know, the artwork that UKIP are using in their very logo,
subject to “crown copyright” in itself? Does this mean that UKIP are threatening legal action against these people when UKIP themselves have committed copyright theft in the first place by using the £ sign? How hypocritical would that be.
Cllr. Ian Blackburn
May 14, 2014 at 4:56 pm - Reply
Gosh I am really shocked that UKIP are such sensitive people with caring attitudes. Who would have thought they may sue the little old lady who just hates racists?
So very sorry, my finger slipped also, I have hurt my finger so much I can’t even press the delete button and will have to leave there .
Two words for copyright threats from political parties: Satire and Education. They can F right off. Political logos aren’t covered in the same way as commercial logos. When used to make reference to policies and pledges they fall under education and news; when they are used to take the mick it is covered under satire.
Yes, it is a small point, isn’t it? Copyright infringement relates to loss of earnings or theft of intellectual property; I can’t see any way in which this does either (unless UKIP think that they are owed a living from getting elected).
Oh no! *My* finger slipped too!
Whoops my two dogs did this too me on the computer. True !
I’m happily sharing this. I’d like to see the police come round and pester me, I’m sure the British public would love the expense of sending police to my house, especially since I live in Spain, hahaha :D
Just a quick question here and forgive me if I am wrong in this matter, but, isn’t the “GBP £ sign” itself, you know, the artwork that UKIP are using in their very logo,
subject to “crown copyright” in itself? Does this mean that UKIP are threatening legal action against these people when UKIP themselves have committed copyright theft in the first place by using the £ sign? How hypocritical would that be.
Gosh I am really shocked that UKIP are such sensitive people with caring attitudes. Who would have thought they may sue the little old lady who just hates racists?
Strictly speaking, libertarians are all right-wing crackpots….