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Is a logo subject to copyright? Yes. A logo that includes artistic or design elements, (i.e. not just the name on its own), is legally regarded as being a work of artistic creation and therefore will be protected under copyright law. Copyright protects the logo as an artistic work.

Essentially, you just need to make a logo that is different enough that people don't see it and instantly think it's stolen from the existing logo. It's said that it can't have a "substantial similarity" to the existing logo.

If the modified mark contains the "essence" of the original mark, material alteration has occurred. The basic change that occurs is small enough that it creates the same commercial impression. Alteration in this manner is copyright infringement.

Every logo, once created, is automatically protected by copyright law, granting the creator exclusive rights over the logo's use and distribution. Therefore, recreating an existing logo without the copyright owner's permission is an act of copyright infringement and is illegal.

In the US, you may be able to amend your trademark so that your logo matches the way in which you are using your trademark but if the color changed drastically, it may be considered a material alteration and then such a change will not be allowed. In this case, you will also need to file a new trademark.

Logos are protected by trademark and copyright. If you modify someone else's logo for your own use, the modifications must be significant enough so that no reasonable person could confuse your logo for the original logo.

To get permission and avoid trademark infringement, write a letter to the trademark owner. Include a description of why you are asking and how the logo will be used. Third parties should never use someone else's logo without a licensed agreement, including program and corporate logos.