Judges Rule Against the Ravens Over Logo Dispute
September 3, 2010 by conoonk
Filed under AFC, AFC North, Around the Internet, Baltimore Ravens
Today in the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, a three-judge panel reversed a previous judge’s ruling that “films depicting the “Flying B” logo on Ravens uniforms and on the football field are essentially historical and are a “fair use” under copyright law.” [NFL.com] The “Flying B” logo (as seen on the right) was modeled after an original drawing by artist Frederick Bouchat. This logo was used by the Baltimore Ravens for their first 3 seasons from 1996 – 1998. Bouchat has claimed that the Ravens took his design without compensation, essentially stealing it from him. Bouchat wanted a whopping $10 million in award damages, but the Ravens refused to pay. Personally, I think Bouchat should get some compensation, but $10 million? Really? The logo isn’t even that great;...
