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AJLA wrote: after all how many t shirt do we see saying" I Love Cornwall"

Up here in the grand duchy of Lancashire I have to say they are quite rare

I bet! Sorry I should have said "i love somewhere you know Lancashire (being a Lancashire lass myself) or london etc..
Great post John but just going to re read it, too early to absorb any info just yet

This bit summarises the situation quite well, I think, and must also apply to your "I Cornwall" type designs:

... the sign was viewed as being likely to be recognised by consumers as a statement being made by the wearer rather than an indicator of origin. As a result in terms of these goods the mark was viewed to be devoid of the necessary distinctive character needed to function as a trade mark.

I just thought i'd do a little update, my dad had a word with Tradings standards from another county re the correct proceedure to follow after someone has made a complaint. As you said JSR it does seem that someone was waving a big stick as the TSO would not be involved in a situation like this and it would be a civil matter at this stage. Unless I was selling rotten meat or dealing with large amounts of cash.

Dad is actually going to send him a legnthy email tomorrow so it will be interesting what he says.

Re copyright etc it still goes on and on.... Business Link have also kindly sent me some advice sheets regarding copyright specifically for the t shirt printing industry.

Have not read it yet but if anyone would like to have a look let me know and I will email the brochure. Although I won't be able to do so until Friday.

mandy i would be very interested in having a copy emailed to me, different area different business link i guess, i asked mine if there was anything and they said no. i have pm'd you my email addy thanks

Hi Mandy - I too would be interested in a copy. Thanks

Mal