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Using DVD logo on case and disk
Hi All-
I am delivering my first project on DVD. I would like to use the DVD logo to identify the disk as a DVD as opposed to a CD. My understanding is that I CANNOT use it unless I license it. Is that right? Have any of you done this?
When you deliver a DVD, do your clients care? Do you think this is important?
I’m wondering if putting the DVD in a typical black DVD case is enough to identify it as a DVD.
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks.–H.Lee
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6 Replies
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You are correct in your observation. You are supposed to be licensed to use the DVD logo. Check the following link and its associated pages and it will give you a pretty good idea of what is and isn’t allowed.
https://www.dvdfllc.co.jp/dvdlogo.htm
That being said I have seen numerous instances of duplicated (burnt) DVD’s using the logo and know full well that the companies and businesses using it are not licensed.
Chris Young
CYV Productions
Sydney -
Although the logo is copyrighted, the letters D and V are not, so simply choose a suitable font.
Peter Wright
Perth, Western Oz
http://www.allroundvision.com.au -
‘Tis basically what we do Pete!
Chris Young
Sydney -
The Software that comes with the EPSON R200 printer has a number of different versions of the DVD Logo. Seems funny they can include them as clip art but officially we are not allowed to use them. I wonder how epson has the right to do so?
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Yes, that’s a good question. I am beggining to wonder myself if my belief and what I have been told is incorrect. Have a look at this link from Disctronics. Disctronics being one of the worlds largest DVD replicators:
http://www.disctronics.co.uk/ downloads/sales_docs/dvd_logos.pdf
In this PDF point #2 states “The use of DVD logos is strongly recommended but not mandatory” Nowhere does it state or mention any fee structure for the use of the DVD logo on ‘pre-recorded’ discs and this PDF is based around ‘General rules for DVD logos’. So I guess the whole matter of using these logos on pre-recorded DVD’s needs to examined further. When I get the time I might contact Disctronics here in Aussie and see what I can find out.
Chris Young
CYV Productions
Sydney -
It’s ok to use it for replication.
IF the replication facility is licensed.
The facility I use has the license and we always use it
on replicated media.
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