On Thu, 23 Jan 2003 09:07:23 -0500, Matt Beighton wrote:

> Reading the recent posts on copyright protected music has caused me
> concern over my current project for the journey round.  I am planning on
> doing an advert style anim. and wondered what the rules are for
> copyrighted brand names, such as an advert for Coca Cola or Fosters
> lager etc.  It would of course be in a non derogortory way, but do i
> need to create my own brand for the purpose of my anim?  The only reason
> im trying to usea recognised brand is because I think people willr elate
> more to the point with a recognised brand. any views?

	Trademark is not an issue for you as you are not using it to actually
sell the product or any product using the trademark. 

	There is no problem using them in the context you propose.

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