Members JSimms Posted July 23, 2006 Members Share Posted July 23, 2006 Anyone know anything about using a registered trademark as a song lyric. Specifically, I am asking about 7-Eleven. I have a line that goes: I just fell in loveWith the girl from the 7-Eleven-- Will using this line infringe upon 7-Eleven's trademark? Will I get sued. Also, the title of the song uses the name as well. I don't want to get into any trouble, so does anyone have any first-hand experience with this sort of thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chicken Monkey Posted July 23, 2006 Members Share Posted July 23, 2006 Like, I met her at the Burger King,Fell in love by the soda machine. ? If the Ramones can do it, why not you? I mean, it happens all the time. Maybe the folks who write songs with brand names in them have to slip a little to the brand holder, but what's the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JSimms Posted July 23, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 23, 2006 Originally posted by Chicken Monkey Like, I met her at the Burger King,Fell in love by the soda machine.?If the Ramones can do it, why not you?I mean, it happens all the time. Maybe the folks who write songs with brand names in them have to slip a little to the brand holder, but what's the difference? Yeah, I am sure that it happens all the time, but I am pretty sure that you have to have permission to use someone's registered trademark. I suppose I have to ask someone at 7-Eleven if it's OK. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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