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  • Unlucky 13
    MVP
    • Apr 2009
    • 1707

    #46
    Re: Gridiron Champions Has a Release Date, College Football Returns in 2020

    Originally posted by T4VERTS
    Did you use trademarked logos for jerseys, stadiums, etc? If so, then technically yes as you did not pay to use them. It's easy to think you'd need to profit from it but in reality by stealing their IP you are avoiding paying them for your own personal use. This is kind of the crux of their infringement with the customization. The are making money by providing you with the means to commit infringement.
    Well, I'm content to use generic replacements. For example, a white helmet with a red W for Wisconsin, the reverse for Nebraska, ect. Generic replacement logos for schools that use them. They can't have a copyright on the IDEA of a given animal or whatnot, right?

    Its so frustrating that people who want to have fun have to work and try so hard to jump through these hoops.
    Anyone who claims to be a fan of two teams in the same pro sport is actually a fan of none.

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    • roadman
      *ll St*r
      • Aug 2003
      • 26339

      #47
      Re: Gridiron Champions Has a Release Date, College Football Returns in 2020

      Yeah, I have a friend that is a lawyer in the insurance business (workers comp area) and he said, it's a slippery slope to venture into, but would need to do more reading into the laws.

      He said there must be a reason why EA and 2k don't jump in feet first and he said in EA's case, it's probably, once bitten, twice shy.

      And, he reminded me that no one needs to worry about this at this point until they get the proper funding to make the game as I linked him all the information.

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      • oldmanonsilvercreek
        Rookie
        • Mar 2018
        • 109

        #48
        I still play NCAA 14 on my 360 and now that I got a new 4K tv (  even though the game or 360 is not 4k) it looks amazing. I am fine with it.

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        • T4VERTS
          MVP
          • Jan 2011
          • 1153

          #49
          Re: Gridiron Champions Has a Release Date, College Football Returns in 2020

          Originally posted by thescoop
          I don't see this being the case here though at all. I get what you're saying, but this isn't a case of them "stealing" their IP. Now, if they want to sue and make it a stink they could. But I also am not sure they need to do so to "defend their IP."

          One of my friends is a corp lawyer. He said he doesn't view this to be a huge issue unless it is proven they are using the trademarks to make money. But he did say he'd have to look more into it but wasn't sure it would be large enough for the NCAA (or the schools) to chase.
          Two things, one they marketed it as a feature therefor making money on it through the sales of game itself. Two, making money is not a requirement for infringement. One can infringe for personal use, it is a common misconception that one must profit. By you stealing IP (using it) you have deprived the IP holder the chance to sell it to you.

          I have brought up the idea of not being large enough to care a couple times, but it does come back to how much they feel they need to defend their IP. It is common for colleges to send cease and desist letters to high schools over their mascots to closely resembling or being blatant rip off of their mascots. You would think that it just seems petty, but this is in fact completely related to keeping their IP out of the public domain. Many times the colleges will work with the schools to make enough changes to the logo's to make them a new work remedying the situation for both parties.
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          • jfsolo
            Live Action, please?
            • May 2003
            • 12965

            #50
            Re: Gridiron Champions Has a Release Date, College Football Returns in 2020

            If the game does release, even if the sales are really low, the game is still going to get a massive amount of coverage. If the possibility for infringement exists then the powers that be simply aren't going to let it slide.
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            Do the same thing tomorrow. And the next. Now do it forever.

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            • T4VERTS
              MVP
              • Jan 2011
              • 1153

              #51
              Re: Gridiron Champions Has a Release Date, College Football Returns in 2020

              Originally posted by jfsolo
              If the game does release, even if the sales are really low, the game is still going to get a massive amount of coverage. If the possibility for infringement exists then the powers that be simply aren't going to let it slide.
              If it releases is still the largest question. I pointed out a while back I think if it does release they will walk back the customization to a point that is far more defensible i.e. no logo importing.
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              • redsox4evur
                Hall Of Fame
                • Jul 2013
                • 18169

                #52
                Re: Gridiron Champions Has a Release Date, College Football Returns in 2020

                Originally posted by jfsolo
                If the game does release, even if the sales are really low, the game is still going to get a massive amount of coverage. If the possibility for infringement exists then the powers that be simply aren't going to let it slide.

                Exactly JF. Just look at how many websites wrote articles about this game. They range from huge ones like Yahoo and Bleacher Report to smaller ones like Sports Gamers Online. There is little chance that this game will fly under the radar. And after the release date announcement, I can already imagine what the NCAA law firm is doing about looking into this game.


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                • WeFireThoseCannons
                  Rookie
                  • Jul 2011
                  • 403

                  #53
                  Re: Gridiron Champions Has a Release Date, College Football Returns in 2020

                  I don't care for the game and don't plan to get it. I just boujee and need the authentic teams and feel that NCAA provided me.

                  Good for those that are and invested. Should pay off.

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                  • JustinJones
                    Rookie
                    • Feb 2011
                    • 210

                    #54
                    It pains me that we still don't have a college football game. I could care less if they're generic teams as long as we have a solid dynasty mode.   --   I don't want to be negative, but how can I be optimistic for a future game from these guys when they can't even design a respectable SquareSpace website? I went to the site to invest/donate, but there website is so trash I can't. I checked their GoFundMe  page hoping it was better, but I realized they've only raised $10k of their $850k goal on the platform

                    iMackulate Vision Gaming, please prove me wrong! Everyone wants to give you our money, but you're not making it easy. 

                    Las Vegas Raiders | Atlanta Braves | NCAA Football

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                    • TheRosterMaster
                      MVP
                      • Dec 2014
                      • 1036

                      #55
                      Re: Gridiron Champions Has a Release Date, College Football Returns in 2020

                      Originally posted by justinjones.us
                      I don't want to be negative, but how can I be optimistic for a future game from these guys when they can't even design a respectable SquareSpace website? I went to the site to invest/donate, but there website is so trash I can't. I checked their GoFundMe* page hoping it was better, but I realized they've only raised $10k of their $850k goal on the platform.*

                      iMackulate Vision Gaming, please prove me wrong! Everyone wants to give you our money, but you're not making it easy.*
                      its not that hard to click on the pre sale page my guy.
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                      • JustinJones
                        Rookie
                        • Feb 2011
                        • 210

                        #56
                        Re: Gridiron Champions Has a Release Date, College Football Returns in 2020

                        Originally posted by TheRosterMaster
                        its not that hard to click on the pre sale page my guy.
                        By can't, I mean won't. My point was that I don't trust a company to provide a quality college football game when they can't even design a website that looks even remotely legit on SquareSpace.

                        Las Vegas Raiders | Atlanta Braves | NCAA Football

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                        • PurdeBoiler1
                          Rookie
                          • Jun 2016
                          • 58

                          #57
                          Re: Gridiron Champions Has a Release Date, College Football Returns in 2020

                          Originally posted by justinjones.us
                          By can't, I mean won't. My point was that I don't trust a company to provide a quality college football game when they can't even design a website that looks even remotely legit on SquareSpace.
                          Looks legit to me

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                          • mestevo
                            Gooney Goo Goo
                            • Apr 2010
                            • 19556

                            #58
                            Re: Gridiron Champions Has a Release Date, College Football Returns in 2020

                            Site's pretty cringeworthy and seems to assume everyone is browsing from their phone or something, but it is what it is - a fundraiser.

                            Remains to be seen what they're able to execute, for example if they can't get on board with Big Ant what then?

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                            • Vazione
                              Rookie
                              • Aug 2016
                              • 251

                              #59
                              Re: Gridiron Champions Has a Release Date, College Football Returns in 2020

                              They have confirmed they have not even begun development yet.

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                              • mestevo
                                Gooney Goo Goo
                                • Apr 2010
                                • 19556

                                #60
                                Re: Gridiron Champions Has a Release Date, College Football Returns in 2020

                                Originally posted by Vazione
                                They have confirmed they have not even begun development yet.
                                And when they do they will scream it from the rooftops, because per their terms they no longer will issue refunds at that point.

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