Can I have a replica of a Ferrari Truck without getting in trouble?

Can't use any logos on it.

You are entitled to an opinion but that doesn't make it so. Ferrari's lawyers will put a stop to it.

 

I think the Opposite..
Your personal vehicle can be decorated as you desire..

 

Agreed,

I think its cool, I see people with enclosed trailers with large Ferrari stickers on them, same thing in my opinion..

Of course dont try to pass this off as a ferrari dealer truck or something like that.

 

Your not trying to say it "is" a Ferrari, your just decorating it. You could buy the stickers from Ferrari themselves, your entitled to put them wherever you want on your own property.

 

I think the question you should be asking yourself is not can you get away with it, rather, what company will you get that will create the replica graphics you are wanting to use.

I can confirm that I have several clients with personal transports that use Ferrari decals, logos, shields, etc with zero problem.

I am pretty sure all of them went through us ( Dealer ) and we used the same wrap company that does our challenge cars, so that may have helped.

You should ask around and let us know if you find a vendor to do it.

S

p.s. I can ask FNA if you want, off the record. PM me.

 

I think the problem you'll have is in your own words and has been tried before and been met with litigation "Replica of a Ferrari [insert object name here]"

I agree you can decorate as long as one isn't trying to pass it off as an 'original' and/or close proximity, which you almost allude.

They protect their logo whenever possible, and may run into issues...but, they'll need to find you first.

At the very least, the "cease and desist" would most likely be the copyright infringement and not just talking the shield or Ferrari scripting but even the composition of that particular display.

Seems you are trying to pass this off as an almost original and/or 'link' to official Ferrari.

painting in red, with different type of Cavallino and scripting might fly.

 

I would do it. How bad can it be? Worse case is Ferrari will make you remove the logos and any wordings of "Ferrari".

 

Ferrari sells cars and other items too, and yes, it would be ok, as for 'changing' something try this
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You'd have to ask a lawyer. In both Canada and the USA have something called fair use. Its how independent repair shops use logos of the manufactures they repair. Believe their is some restrictions in how you can display other companies logos. Just do some research on fair use. Personally I don't see a problem with your planned use.

 

I don't see any advantage to having "theft target" all over your truck. In the many years I have been racing the Porsche guys seem to get ripped off the most. I wonder why?

 

Personal use should be no issue. Call it a one off piece of artwork and you are good.

 

I can imagine several ways Ferrari could give you a hard time if they wanted. Why not avoid the problem entirely, do something creative, and uphold the spirit of trademark law (i.e. not to mislead the public) by driving a red truck with your own logo on the side? Even if the overall look was similar I doubt they'd come after you for trade dress.

 

Or satire which is protected.

However it isn't the actual harm. It is that they can go after anyone and it causes you to pay to defend. And most folks can't afford to defend.

Mostly, if you aren't taking something from them or profiting from it, then they will let fans do what they want.... If you do any of the above, you stand a good chance of hearing from them...

SV

 

I agree. It is not for commercial use and the owner is not attempting to title or sell it as a Ferrari. That doesn't mean Ferrari might not try, but I don't think there should be a problem.

 

Now the question is
Can i get away with this.
Cigar anyone?
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I would put my own spin on the carrier applying Rossa Red and some of those prancing donkey stickers and christen her Scuderia Volaré.

 

Basically - Yes!

As Ferrari originally authorised those vehicles to be fitted with their legally owned trademarks, it's not an issue.

To the letter of the Law, using their trademarks on a vehicle without their permission could cause problems if they could be arsed to deal with it (which is highly unlikely to happen but you never know!).

 

I like the satire idea. Here's a good start..
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