grasshopper Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 And also why I hate the MLBPA. It's like the FBI disclaimer about copying a movie at the beginning/end of a DVD. These guys are seriously on the warpath about it. My only suggestion on this topic was to avoid any player IDs on the cover. It aint worth the hassle The Players Choice Group Licensing Program The MLBPA’s “Players Choice†group licensing program utilizes the collective marketing power of Major League Baseball players to assist licensees and sponsors who want to associate their brands and products with the excitement that Major Leaguers can provide. Through an individual agreement with each player, the MLBPA holds the exclusive, worldwide right to use, license and sublicense the names, numbers, nicknames, likenesses, signatures and other personal indicia (known as “publicity rightsâ€) of active Major League Baseball players who are its members for use in connection with any product, brand, service or product line when more than two players are involved. These rights include instances where the publicity rights of three or more players are featured on a single product (for example, a single poster featuring three or more players) or where three or more players are featured on individual products within a product line (for example, a series of three posters or other products, each of which features only one player). Also included are promotional uses in which players are utilized to promote the brand, product or service of a third party in connection with corporate sponsorship, advertising, promotional materials, sweepstakes, contests, premiums, events or other programs. Among its other benefits, the Players Choice licensing program protects the rights of players from exploitation by unauthorized parties. It provides marketing services few players could provide for themselves and facilitates the licensing of products, such as baseball trading cards and video games, which probably would not exist without the availability of such “one-stop†shopping. Through this program, the MLBPA selects licensees to produce high-quality products, reviews and approves all products, advertises and promotes licensed products to enhance the image of players, conducts retail programs to boost sales, and audits licensees to ensure that royalties are paid. Primary product categories are trading cards and collectibles, electronic games and wireless products, apparel and novelties. Promotional programs include such partners as Pepsi, Burger King, Carl’s, Jr., McDonald’s, Armour Foods, and others. The licensing program also includes special events such as the Players Choice Awards and the Big League Homerun Challenge, in addition to MLBPlayers.com, the Players Choice on the Web. Revenues from the Players Choice licensing program are utilized to pay expenses of the program and to support MLBPA programs, including the charitable foundation, the Players Trust. Upon authorization from the Executive Board of the MLBPA (consisting of players), proceeds from each calendar year, after appropriate deductions, are distributed to the players on a pro rata basis, according to the number of dues-paying days accrued by each player on an active Major League roster or disabled list during that year. The Executive Board often determines to utilize a portion of licensing proceeds for payment of extraordinary expenses, or to retain them for future use. Licensing shares also are distributed to Major League coaches, managers and trainers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinger4life Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 So then lets put Bonds on the cover :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kccitystar Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 So I can get sued by MLB if I put Jeter or any MLB player on a fictional cover for my own personal use? It doesn't make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campo09 Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I dont know if anyone has mentioned it, but if youre going to get sued, well, um 1, how will they know, 2 i thought this would be cool, if you find the three or two coolest sigs and use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turma Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Is the picture anymore technically owned by the MLB if you already have edited it? Aren't the pictures copyrighted by their respective owners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyMcM93 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I thought the same thing Turma. I thought that as long as you don't sell them and make profit then they don't care. If they won't let you use them for your personal use, why do they publish them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bye1918 Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam2kennedy Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 mets centerfielder carlos beltran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyMcM93 Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 That's some real nice work. One of the best I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoop27 Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 really nice! can you add text to the features part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam2kennedy Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 really nice! can you add text to the features part? ya i think i'll probably start doing that since i always use the same x-box template anyways, good thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoop27 Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 What the heck lol it's an open spot to put stuff :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyMcM93 Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Anyone got any new covers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandlot Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 can someone make a robinson cano pc cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Unit Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 I know Turma was taking a crack at a Jeter cover, but he said he was busy in his dynasty thread so I won't bug him about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyMcM93 Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 Sounds good. I'm sure he'll post it some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StEaLtHsHoT Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Any new covers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philliesphan18 Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 A couple of questions. 1 We are allowed to post covers here? correct? 2 I posted two covers earlier but they are not showing up. How do I get them to show up on my post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philliesphan18 Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 A couple of questions. 1 We are allowed to post covers here? correct? 2 I posted two covers earlier but they are not showing up. How do I get them to show up on my post? I am not trying to be annoying but... Can anyone answer these questions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam2kennedy Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I am not trying to be annoying but... Can anyone answer these questions? 1. yes we are 2. what are you using to post them, photobucket or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philliesphan18 Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I just used the image url image thing from my image posted on imageshack and they didn't show up. It was a square with a red X. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam2kennedy Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 ah, im not really familiar with imageshack so im afraid i cant help you out. try pasting the embed object text? i dont really know....anyone else got some ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krawhitham Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 you guys might want to call it MVP 07: MLB on your covers That will be what it is called when it is rereleased this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Back to this licensing statement posted earlier. I think the key word running throughout is "product". I think the implication economics wise is that someone is attempt to make a profit through the distribution of said product. I guess technically a baseball player could even sue you for attempt to draw a likeness of him on your t-shirt, but why would they bother? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krawhitham Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Just put on it "if you sell it Krawhitham will cut your nuts off with a dull knife" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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