My car was used in Super Street ad..., WITHOUT MY PERMISSION! Options

[XSTeknique]

On page 53 of the August Super Street issue, Import Trenz used my car to advertise the Invader kit without my permission. Is there anything I can do about this? I don't want to be a dick and sue, but should they owe me something in return? They did afterall steal a picture of my car and use it without my permission. Let me know what you think guys.

This post has been edited by XSTeknique: Jul 15, 2003 - 8:52 PM

[hioctane]

hehehe why are you complaining? I would be honered to have my car used in a super street ad =) Yeah, I guess it's wrong. You got a pic of it being used in superstreet?

[hioctane]

damn I just looked in your profile, and I all i have to say is that your car is really really nice =)

[XSTeknique]

Thanks man. It's okay, not very original I'm afraid but I'm trying!

[Milds3vn]

Yo If I were you I would call them up and ask for some kick back since they used your car, get some sponser money or something. They are making money off of you so its only fair that you see some of it. Im sure if your nice about it and ask if they could use your car more you might get a good deal. But I dont think you can do anything legaly because iyou cant copyright a car and you were in a public place so its fair game.

[XSTeknique]

That's exactly what I thought and exactly what I asked them. Hopefully they're respectable about this whole situation and will cooperate. We'll see. Afterall, with all the body kit distributors nowadays they could use all the help they could get!

[Cody]

...a Celica, in Super Street? How odd that they finally put a car other than a Honda in there.

[Charlie97L]

QUOTE (XSTeknique @ Jul 15, 2003 - 8:05 PM)

On page 53 of the August Super Street issue, Import Trenz used my car to advertise the Invader kit without my permission. Is there anything I can do about this? I don't want to be a dick and sue, but should they owe me something in return? They did afterall steal a picture of my car and use it without my permission. Let me know what you think guys.

you need to contact import trenz, not super street. good luck.

[coustoe]

nooo, I think its called using so and so of someones to endorse something without their permission, that is illegal, they are making money off something you created. its like music, videos art and intellectual stuff, spread it around for free but when you start making money off someone elses work thats were it gets illegal.

They are obviously making a profit off your work, Call your lawyer if they dont work with you, eerrr id call a lawyer first before talking with them.

remember you car is your art its your intellectual property and its all yours

This post has been edited by coustoe: Jul 15, 2003 - 11:55 PM

[XSTeknique]

I know that. Contacted Import Trenz yesterday. Just hope their understanding about the situation. I'm not asking for much afterall. Thanks for the advice guys.

[XE_Nathaniel]

I think its time 6GC kicked some a$$.

-Nate

[ladyinspeed99]

Nate....hunny...lol..u need help.. u should be honored..did they mention ur name? or give u any credit?....

[ladyinspeed99]

i just realised i left out sumpthin in my post.... XSTeknique...u should be honored...***lol..i mad eit sound liem it was nates car thatw as bein feat....hahahha imagine taht.. j/k Nate!

[jayi12-15psi]

personally, i wouldn't really care, but I would contact them to see if I could get some sponsorship money or something.

[BlackSTX]

You should definitely contact them AND Super Street to let them know about the situation. Your car is obviously a show car and you should be more than just honored to see your car used illegally. Demand compensation, or sue for it.

[ladyinspeed99]

whew..sounds like i'm not the only one who's parent is an attorney! lol..but i back u on that. Plus if u sue..u can always put the money towards ur car

[x_itchy_b_x]

Be like i want everyone on the 6gc board to get discounts from you. 50%

[Sh0gunkid8721]

QUOTE (coustoe @ Jul 15, 2003 - 9:07 PM)

nooo, I think its called using so and so of someones to endorse something without their permission, that is illegal, they are making money off something you created. its like music, videos art and intellectual stuff, spread it around for free but when you start making money off someone elses work thats were it gets illegal. They are obviously making a profit off your work, Call your lawyer if they dont work with you, eerrr id call a lawyer first before talking with them. remember you car is your art its your intellectual property and its all yours

The difference between makin money off of music, art, videos and other stuff is the fact that all that stuff is copyrighted or the musician or whatever is under some kinda contract not to have their stuff duplicated or endorsed without their permission. In this case it is completely different from this since he isnt under some contract or copyrighted obviously...but i agree with everybody else when they say that u should get somethin out of this and thats friggin awesome that your car is shown in Super Street.

[XSTeknique]

Well, thanks for all the support. It's quite overwhelming. They haven't responded to my e-mail so I'll be calling them today probably. And if they do give me a discount, you guys will be the first to know! I don't want to cause a whole dispute over a small picture, but I feel violated as much as I feel flattered. I know you guys understand. Thanks again.

[Lastdream]

good luck calling them and by the way realy nice ride man