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Too many print shops shy away from printing logos or trademarked images because they\u2019re worried\"sportsimage\" about copyright infringement laws.<\/p>\n

The thing is, it\u2019s easier to get the clearance licenses to print these things than you think. Consider this; sports franchises make most of their money through licensing deals. They want you or your clients to license their images and pay their royalty fees. It\u2019s a business.<\/p>\n

So, the next time a client comes in and asks for a product emblazoned with a logo, don\u2019t turn that business away. Instead, talk to the client about copyright and licensing, point them towards the pertinent guidelines, and help them through the process.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m including a list of licensing guidelines for all of the major sports organizations in the U.S., but remember that you can apply these same principles to smaller, local sports franchises too:<\/p>\n

MLB<\/a> \u2013 Major League Baseball<\/p>\n

NFL<\/a> \u2013 National Football League<\/p>\n

NASCAR<\/a>\u00a0– links to PDF<\/p>\n

NBA<\/a>\u00a0– links to the PDF<\/p>\n

HLG<\/a> \u2013 Henry Licensing Group (represents multiple licensors):<\/p>\n

NCAA<\/a>\u00a0– links to NCAA Q&A<\/p>\n

Be the expert for your clients. Help them get what they need to properly print without infringing on any copyrights.<\/p>\n

Of course, if you need help with providing them laminating<\/a> or UV coating<\/a>, give us a call for machines and supplies.<\/p>\n

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