Is "STEEMIT" or the STEEM Logo Under Copyrights?

in #steemit10 years ago

     In preparation for my upcoming Steemit promotion at the SCSU university, I wanted to get some custom clothing made with the printed "STEEMIT'" and the STEEM logo. But when I was calling around places to see if they could give me what I was searching for, the same question and problem kept coming up. 

"Is your design copyrighted?"

Unfortunately I don't know this answer. 

I searched in many places, including under the couch and it’s just not there.

What I did come up with though was this upload to GitHub from user 'mahnunchik' 

https://github.com/mahnunchik/steem/blob/master/LICENSE.md


    Now, when I look at this, and correct me if I’m wrong, but unless the word STEEMIT or the logo is generated by the code, then there really shouldn't be a copyright on it... 

AM I RIGHT?!

But this isn't really what I desired. I really would like something explicitly stating

"The word "STEEMIT" and Steem Logo are not under copyrights and free to use" 

Although I’m probably just going to get it done anyway, I really wouldn't want the Founders to come hunt me down in a year if this STEEMIT blows beyond FB!


Please comment if you know other sources or contain the answer to this riddle.

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Also, does Steem not infringe on Steam?

I don't think you can copyright common words like steam.

I believe these dudes will just thank you for spreading the word... look how much joy steemit is sharing! Decentro thinks JUST DO IT!

Oh i probably will be like "nike"

Bad response....delete post

Very close. I wonder if the Founders know about this?

Have you found out the answer? Trying to get the answer for the Steemit FAQ I'm putting together.

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