Anyone who has watched a professional baseball event broadcast has heard it, although you may not have noticed it: "The following telecast is a production of Major League Baseball; it may not be reproduced or retransmitted without the expressed written consent..." This legalese serves as a warning that people cannot use photos and video without permission. The same goes for logos, which are copyrighted. Before you use the MLB logo or a team logo, you'll need permission.
Instructions
1. Call Major League Baseball's license request office at 212-485-3444. Alternatively, you can send a fax to 212-485-3456. Advise the office that you are interested in using a logo and what you intend to use it for.
2. Write a pitch letter to Major League Baseball asking for permission to use the MLB logo. The mailing address is:
License Requests
MLB Advanced Media, L.P.
75 Ninth Ave.
New York, NY 10011
3. Email the MLB's licensing office and ask permission to use the logo. The contact email is license.request@mlb.com. It would be helpful if you attached an image or PDF file showing the recipient how you intend to use the logo.
4. Use the MLB shop logo if you are a registered affiliate. The MLB allows the use of the MLB shop logo as long as it remains unaltered.
5. Contact a particular MLB team if you are interested in using its logo. Each team manages its own logo, so it's best to contact the club directly.
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