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#TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by MalcoImX: 8:59am On Nov 20, 2018
What decides whether there's a copyright infringement on logos and similar items

The brouhaha caused by the APC logo as with many things in Nigeria seems to be guided by political differences rather than insights into the issues.

These are some facts I've found out about logos as it relates to copyright and infringement.

1. Numerals, letters, names, proverbs, idioms, maxims, phrases (like Level Up, Strike Through, Next Level) and the like cannot be copyrighted

2. Colour, unless arranged in some special/complicated ways cannot be copyrighted; but chemicals combined to make special products can be patented.

3. In the case of logos and designs, copyright violations won't hold if they can be distinguished when placed side by side, for e.g. if logo B doesn't look like a newer version of logo A. You run the risks of infringement here if the differences are not so significant.

4. That there is clearly an attempt to mislead the public in the conception and use of the logo. Was any designer aware of the other logo or is the design done deliberately to cause confusion, sabotage or misinform audiences, markets and the general public; as it relates to those with similar items, designs and identifiers?

5. Are the similar logos/designs competing in the same markets or for the same audience.

These should be taken into consideration before copyright violations are established.

Surely, APC's Next Level logo have some similarities with Rex's and many other outfits, but with differences in the X's elongation in the APC's and the colours.

Having said this, the questions now should be: Were there copyright violations of Rex's and other organizations using similar items? Are there grounds for legal actions and possibilities of remediation and restitution, which can be established on the basis of similarities alone?


https://graphicdesign.stackexchange.com/questions/84536/our-companys-new-logo-looks-similar-to-another-logo-will-this-be-a-problem-in

https://www.hanselman.com/blog/ThereIsOnlyOneCloudIconInTheEntireUniverse.aspx

https://graphicdesign.stackexchange.com/questions/43290/copyright-of-a-set-of-colors/58545#58545

1. and 2. Next Level Institute, South Carolina, USA and Next Level, APC, Nigeria
3. Next Level Podcast, Iowa, USA
4. Next Level Show, New Hampshire, USA

Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by MalcoImX: 8:59am On Nov 20, 2018
5. Next Level Conversations, Texas, USA
6. Next Level Pilots, Lelystad, Netherlands
7. Next Level Investigations, Virginia, USA

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Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by MalcoImX: 9:00am On Nov 20, 2018
8. Next Level Sports Training Group, Texas, USA
9. Next Level Investigations, Virginia, USA
10. Bo Lancaster, Coach, Next Level Sports Training Group,Texas, USA

Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by Firefire(m): 9:06am On Nov 20, 2018
Fraudulent party of rogues and criminals.

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Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by richidinho(m): 9:11am On Nov 20, 2018
Thieves

Stop defending roques and advise them to apologize to Nigerians for this shamefull act

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Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by Corrinthians(m): 9:19am On Nov 20, 2018
Firefire:
Fraudulent party of rogues and criminals.
Shukwuokukobambi, come and see our friend who claims to be loyal to no party. cheesy

Pained soul. You go cry till eternity there. grin

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Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by MalcoImX: 11:15am On Nov 20, 2018
richidinho:
Thieves

Stop defending roques and advise them to apologize to Nigerians for this shamefull act

Or rather, what would you and Wendell Simlin tell the thousands of organizations that use similar Next Level logo designs? Who among these users can claim the concept and design for its sole use?

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Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by Racoon(m): 11:36am On Nov 20, 2018
-1)"In what appears to be a gale of presidential plagiarisms, President Muhammadu Buhari is enmeshed in a fresh plagiarism scandal that shows him stealing the famous “I belong to everybody and I belong to nobody” quote from the late Charles de Gaulle of France.

Further checks have however revealed that just like Buhari plagiarized Obama’s 2008 victory speech, the “I belong to everybody and I belong to nobody” is original to Charles de Gaulle who said “I am a man who belongs to no-one and who belongs to everyone”, while addressing a press conference on May 19, 1958.

http://www.signalng.com/busted-buhari-stole-belong-nobody-quote-charles-de-gaulle/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=email_this&utm_source=email

-2)."Days after the Federal Government launched the “Change Begins with Me,” campaign in Abuja, some media reports had quoted some persons claiming that the idea behind it was stolen by Mohammed from Fadeyi.

The persons, who claimed to be Fadeyi’s close allies, claimed that the Federal Government’s project was based on Fadeyi’s anti-corruption media campaign project tagged, “Not in My Country.”

They claimed that Fadeyi had earlier shared the idea with Mohammed, who showed interest and asked the artist to submit video clips, after which the minister allegedly cut ties with Fadeyi.


https://www.google.com.ng/amp/punchng.com/change-begins-artist-dares-lai-mohammed-lawsuit/amp/
APC cluelessness which is widespread in national governance and its intraparty affairs didn't start today.Argue with your brain.

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Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by MalcoImX: 3:07pm On Nov 20, 2018
Firefire:
Fraudulent party of rogues and criminals.
Yes, that aptly describes PDP.

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Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by MalcoImX: 5:06pm On Nov 20, 2018
Racoon:



APC cluelessness which is widespread in national governance and its intraparty affairs didn't start today.Argue with your brain.
Rac, address the issues raised

TonyeBarcanista Mogidi gare Modarun haladadon ZombiePUNISHER NORSIYK gentlegenius ngadaAwo dokie MadamExcellency

Can you tell us the difference between these logos, especially, The Iowa Next Level and Next Level Inspire, Unite, Ignite and whether they were copied from Rex Institute too?
Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by ZombiePUNISHER: 5:50pm On Nov 20, 2018
richidinho:
Thieves

Stop defending roques and advise them to apologize to Nigerians for this shamefull act

Gbam... You have said it all


APc are shameless thieves

They are so dumb that they can't think of anything else except its stolen ... What a confused lot

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Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by selectedhero(m): 5:57pm On Nov 20, 2018
Ho ho ho ho ho. They have started another one. Kai this people no dey shame. Fact: when you have to argue so much to prove a point then it's highly likely you are lying. Same way they had to source about 50 SANS to prove why their Lord and Saviour's WAEC result should not be asked for.

The government of Buhari and the APC have unequivocally failed man and divinity. In time we shall be purged of them.

Atiku's flight has finally landed. His determination and consistency is bound to pay off just like Buhari's in 2015.

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Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by TonyeBarcanista(m): 6:35pm On Nov 20, 2018
MalcoImX:
Rac, address the issues raised



Can you tell us the difference between these logos, especially, The Iowa Next Level and Next Level Inspire, Unite, Ignite and whether they were copied from Rex Institute too?
Why can't apc be original?

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Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by TonyeBarcanista(m): 6:36pm On Nov 20, 2018
Firefire:
Fraudulent party of rogues and criminals.
No mind dem

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Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by MalcoImX: 6:46pm On Nov 20, 2018
selectedhero:
Ho ho ho ho ho. They have started another one. Kai this people no dey shame. Fact: when you have to argue so much to prove a point then it's highly likely you are lying. Same way they had to source about 50 SANS to prove why their Lord and Saviour's WAEC result should not be asked for.

The government of Buhari and the APC have unequivocally failed man and divinity. In time we shall be purged of them.

Atiku's flight has finally landed. His determination and consistency is bound to pay off just like Buhari's in 2015.
Not so hard to find gaps relating to this unless one is being mischievous.

A very simple question to you, and be man enough to answer honestly. Would Next Level Inspire approach Next Level Rex Institute (the 'supposed' owners of the concept) and also claim ownership or press charges based on the similarities of the their logos (see attached)?

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Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by selectedhero(m): 7:57pm On Nov 20, 2018
MalcoImX:
Not so hard to find gaps relating to this unless one is being mischievous.

A very simple question to you, and be man enough to answer honestly. Would Next Level Inspire approach Next Level Rex Institute (the 'supposed' owners of the concept) and also claim ownership or press charges based on the similarities of the their logos (see attached)?

My man without being prejudiced I like to bring to you that copyright or proprietary issues are not just the issue sef. Because Rex or any other organization having the next level variant have not raised alarm yet... They will though. My grouse is we have been brought to the level where we have to be discussing logo, ordinary logo fa of all issues in the APC agenda. That is what lack of creativity brings. I honestly feel ashamed that your investigative journalism would have to be on the legality or otherwise of a campaigns logo. I enjoyed your work though. However If Nigeria was really it for you at the moment, I assure that you wouldn't even have to spare a minute on such a dicourse. Unfortunately thats where we are and that's why we have to make Nigeria work again. With atiku at the helm

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Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by MalcoImX: 9:47am On Nov 21, 2018
selectedhero:


My man without being prejudiced I like to bring to you that copyright or proprietary issues are not just the issue sef. Because Rex or any other organization having the next level variant have not raised alarm yet... They will though. My grouse is we have been brought to the level where we have to be discussing logo, ordinary logo fa of all issues in the APC agenda. That is what lack of creativity brings. I honestly feel ashamed that your investigative journalism would have to be on the legality or otherwise of a campaigns logo. I enjoyed your work though. However If Nigeria was really it for you at the moment, I assure that you wouldn't even have to spare a minute on such a dicourse. Unfortunately thats where we are and that's why we have to make Nigeria work again. With atiku at the helm
We had to be on that level when for the PDP anything is to score cheap points.

I've had to go back for clarification upon the points raised by Keyamo and have found that the logo on the Next Level APC document/manifesto is different from what is bandied around.

But the thing is, the APC can't win on this issue. There are thousands of logos with the words Next Level and whatever you do would definitely be similar to the many out there.

That aside, Atiku is no answer to Nigeria's problems.

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Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by selectedhero(m): 10:55am On Nov 21, 2018
MalcoImX:

We had to be on that level when for the PDP anything is to score cheap points.

I've had to go back for clarification upon the points raised by Keyamo and have found that the logo on the Next Level APC document/manifesto is different from what is bandied around.

But the thing is, the APC can't win on this issue. There are thousands of logos with the words Next Level and whatever you do would definitely be similar to the many out there.

That aside, Atiku is no answer to Nigeria's problems.

Suit yourself Sir. How you came about Atiku's inadequacy beats me. When your candidate has shown beyond dispute that he is incapable of delivering the goods our nation desire. Given your current stand, I like you to say in all honesty if in your opinion, supporters of Goodluck Jonathan were justified or not to want the continued stay of their Principal

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Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by MalcoImX: 12:16pm On Nov 21, 2018
selectedhero:


Suit yourself Sir. How you came about Atiku's inadequacy beats me. When your candidate has shown beyond dispute that he is incapable of delivering the goods our nation desire. Given your current stand, I like you to say in all honesty if in your opinion, supporters of Goodluck Jonathan were justified or not to want the continued stay of their Principal
I may not know what they gained during his administration, and I don't think he's taking the country in the right direction. Remember, there were convincing reports by reputable organizations that a rule beyond the time he had would lead to the disintegration of the country.

But I may tell you some reasons why I may not want him or his type to rule beyond that time. I am still angry whenever I remember those days of militants (NDMs, OPC, etc.) being appeased and given billions in contracts for the work of the navy, abusing everybody and heating the polity and dividing the citizenry; the Church openly romancing with the government, making others feel outside of the system and religious politics becoming the norm; Nigerians being separated apart for special search in foreign countries; introduction of paid online propagandists; the rise of groups taking over Nigeria's territory and creation of state within a state by many separatist organizations, and many more.

It may be those are the things they want, but as for me, I pray those times had ended.

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Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by selectedhero(m): 1:32pm On Nov 21, 2018
MalcoImX:
I may not know what they gained during his administration, and I don't think he's taking the country in the right direction. Remember, there were convincing reports by reputable organizations that a rule beyond the time he had would lead to the disintegration of the country.

But I may tell you some reasons why I may not want him or his type to rule beyond that time. I am still angry whenever I remember those days of militants (NDMs, OPC, etc.) being appeased and given billions in contracts for the work of the navy, abusing everybody and heating the polity and dividing the citizenry; the Church openly romancing with the government, making others feel outside of the system and religious politics becoming the norm; Nigerians being separated apart for special search in foreign countries; introduction of paid online propagandists; the rise of groups taking over Nigeria's territory and creation of state within a state by many separatist organizations, and many more.

It may be those are the things they want, but as for me, I pray those times had ended.

Lol, I at this point think we would have to agree that we disagree not just as per candidate but as per ideology. Well you were ANGRY you said , I suppose you are now HAPPY with the herdsmen massacres, killings in zamfara and environ, hiked fuel price, devalued naira, all round negative development index, high level government protected Corruption, police and military Brutality, Nigerians seeking visas in droves. I have only mentioned a few and you know that. How you are able to accept all these as normal beats me, but one thing I assure you is that when we start to progress as a nation It wont be difficult to tell, i will know as would you. Buhari obviously isnt it and you know it. For me, atiku is that step towards what we are looking at. In time as I always say Nigeria will be liberated.

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Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by Nigeriabiafra80: 1:59pm On Nov 21, 2018
Kpom kpom kpom

Can I come in?
Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by MalcoImX: 4:23pm On Nov 21, 2018
selectedhero:


Lol, I at this point think we would have to agree that we disagree not just as per candidate but as per ideology. Well you were ANGRY you said , I suppose you are now HAPPY with the herdsmen massacres, killings in zamfara and environ, hiked fuel price, devalued naira, all round negative development index, high level government protected Corruption, police and military Brutality, Nigerians seeking visas in droves. I have only mentioned a few and you know that. How you are able to accept all these as normal beats me, but one thing I assure you is that when we start to progress as a nation It wont be difficult to tell, i will know as would you. Buhari obviously isnt it and you know it. For me, atiku is that step towards what we are looking at. In time as I always say Nigeria will be liberated.
Which of the things you mentioned originated during Buhari's reign. Is it the Zamfara crisis, fuel price increase, fall in the value of the Naira, poor development index, the politics of herdsmen crisis or the institutionalization of corruption? Which one? The man is trying to clean the rot created by years of neglect and we know it's not going to be easy.

Our choice of Buhari is not about us but the future of our children and the country. Its not good enough to oppose somebody just because he has stopped you from making the national treasury your ATM machine. Look around at those shouting against Buhari the most and you'll see that it's because easy/free/corrupt flow of money is blocked from them.

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Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by MalcoImX: 4:26pm On Nov 21, 2018
Nigeriabiafra80:
Kpom kpom kpom
Can I come in?
You're welcome.

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Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by selectedhero(m): 6:35pm On Nov 21, 2018
MalcoImX:
Which of the things you mentioned originated during Buhari's reign. Is it the Zamfara crisis, fuel price increase, fall in the value of the Naira, poor development index, the politics of herdsmen crisis or the institutionalization of corruption? Which one? The man is trying to clean the rot created by years of neglect and we know it's not going to be easy.

Our choice of Buhari is not about us but the future of our children and the country. Its not good enough to oppose somebody just because he has stopped you from making the national treasury your ATM machine. Look around at those shouting against Buhari the most and you'll see that it's because easy/free/corrupt flow of money is blocked from them.

No sir, I and many others do not benefit from government, neither do we see it as an ATM, all we seek is good governance. Fairness, equality before the eyes of the law, a good economy and more. Are these too much to ask for? And for your information, the future of the children of this nation is more in jeopardy than at any other time. I want to believe you are in one way or another benefiting from the ATM to hold your view.

In my humble opinion, I have come to realize that we don't have many patriots and nationalist, we largely have people who are angry that they are not at the sharing table. This I learnt from the life of those who were very vocal opposing the Goodluck Jonathan administration but are as quiet as mice, simply because they have been accepted at the table.

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Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by kurt09(m): 8:12pm On Nov 21, 2018
selectedhero:


No sir, I and many others do not benefit from government, neither do we see it as an ATM, all we seek is good governance. Fairness, equality before the eyes of the law, a good economy and more. Are these too much to ask for? And for your information, the future of the children of this nation is more in jeopardy than at any other time. I want to believe you are in one way or another benefiting from the ATM to hold your view.

In my humble opinion, I have come to realize that we don't have many patriots and nationalist, we largely have people who are angry that they are not at the sharing table. This I learnt from the life of those who were very vocal opposing the Goodluck Jonathan administration but are as quiet as mice, simply because they have been accepted at the table.
Though a Buharist, but you're not far my the truth. What happened to all the civil liberty organisations, NBA that were vocal during the corrupt laden PDP regime. Nevertheless, still standing with PMB for a better Nigeria.

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Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by newinventions: 9:15pm On Nov 21, 2018
MalcoImX:
Which of the things you mentioned originated during Buhari's reign. Is it the Zamfara crisis, fuel price increase, fall in the value of the Naira, poor development index, the politics of herdsmen crisis or the institutionalization of corruption? Which one? The man is trying to clean the rot created by years of neglect and we know it's not going to be easy.

Our choice of Buhari is not about us but the future of our children and the country. Its not good enough to oppose somebody just because he has stopped you from making the national treasury your ATM machine. Look around at those shouting against Buhari the most and you'll see that it's because easy/free/corrupt flow of money is blocked from them.


Just imagine this guy. How can you clean up a mess and in the process make your country the poorest in the world. Abeg wetin you study for school cos you sound as if you are from planet Jupiter.

Abi na curse.

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Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by Igbokid: 9:51pm On Nov 21, 2018
OP..there's no point flogging a dead horse. Those losers have refused to see anything good in PMB.
By the way, I've decided to move to the next level.
PMB TILL 2023 grin
Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by MalcoImX: 10:15pm On Nov 21, 2018
newinventions:



Just imagine this guy. How can you clean up a mess and in the process make your country the poorest in the world. Abeg wetin you study for school cos you sound as if you are from planet Jupiter.

Abi na curse.
You are not serious. So Nigeria, with all the progress being made is the poorest country in the world. Which countries in Africa would you swap for Nigeria?

If your idea of progress is what GEJ represented, I pray never to be under such.
Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by MalcoImX: 10:17pm On Nov 21, 2018
Igbokid:
OP..there's no point flogging a dead horse. Those losers have refused to see anything good in PMB.
By the way, I've decided to move to the next level.
PMB TILL 2023 grin
Thanks buddy, they ain't called Wailers for nothing!
Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by newinventions: 11:31pm On Nov 21, 2018
MalcoImX:
You are not serious. So Nigeria, with all the progress being made is the poorest country in the world. Which countries in Africa would you swap for Nigeria?

If your idea of progress is what GEJ represented, I pray never to be under such.


Can you pls highlight the progress made by this administration.
Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by MalcoImX: 8:28am On Nov 22, 2018
newinventions:



Can you pls highlight the progress made by this administration.
Here are 64 as listed by the presidency for you and Atiku, who originally asked on your behalf.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/10/onochie-replies-atiku-campaign-organization-lists-buharis-64-achievements/
Re: #TheNextLevel Logo: Can Infringement Be Established On Basis Of Similar Design? by newinventions: 5:39pm On Nov 22, 2018
MalcoImX:

Here are 64 as listed by the presidency for you and Atiku, who originally asked on your behalf.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/10/onochie-replies-atiku-campaign-organization-lists-buharis-64-achievements/

You are a joker. All I can see is agriculture, agriculture, farming and farming. It's also on record that Jonathan had the best farming program. Few days ago, some women cried out that they want the Jonathan program of agriculture. So what are you and your lifeless one saying.

Take it or leave it. This govt is the most clueless govt ever. Committing blunder everywere.

I am not saying Jonathan never had any short comings but his govt is a million times better than this lifeless one.

Abeg I rest my case.

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