Scandal! NY does not heart Gucci

restricter · Feb 11th, 2008, 12:05 PM

From Racked.com which quotes the New York Post:

We're not the only one's taking umbrage with the new red, white and blue Gucci [Hearts] NY merchandise, trotted out for the unveiling of the luxury brand's massive new Fifth Avenue flagship store. The government is also unhappy with the limited-edition accessories because they boast a copyrighted logo. NY Post:

...when the store finally opened its doors Friday, the company began selling a line of limited-edition products - all stamped with "Gucci [hearts] NY," an obvious takeoff on the classic "I [heart] NY" logo, which became New York's trademarked slogan 31 years ago...The only problem is that the company did not get permission to use the New York state logo—even in an altered way—with its iconic red heart and black letters. And New York zealously guards its copyright—the state has filed more than 3,000 legal challenges over infringements...Thomas Ranese, chief marketing officer for the Empire State Development agency, which controls the copyright to the slogan, told The Post that Gucci had not contacted the agency and did not have permission to use the logo.

Oops! Maybe those purses will become collectors items after all.

Jahpson · Feb 11th, 2008, 12:10 PM

that is so ridiculous!! and Chanel has an "LA" bag. why is no one making a big over that? and its a HANDBAG!!

I highly doubt this will take away business from their "I heart NY" cups, tee-shirts, sweaters, bumper stickers....

shorty0527 · Feb 11th, 2008, 05:59 PM

yea seriously... uhh cups/t-shirts are not on the same level as a luxury purse. they should be happy they are elevating the 'logo'

.pursefiend. · Feb 11th, 2008, 08:30 PM

wow. that sucks

gucci lover · Feb 12th, 2008, 01:49 AM

that is soooo ridiculous. If anything, they are bringing attention back to NYC!!! I guess it all boils down to the dollar signs $$$$$$.

gucci lover · Feb 12th, 2008, 01:51 AM

hahaha Oh and NYC is the city where you can find knock offs on almost every corner in the city. No offense to all my NY people

ayla · Feb 12th, 2008, 01:57 AM

Well, luckily Gucci doesn't have anymore to sell so they don't have any stock to pull at the moment.

ignus · Feb 12th, 2008, 10:04 AM

It's a corporate/copyright infringement world after all...u even need to pay if u wanna sing Happy Birthday in public/on TV...geez. (yeah that's right...sad yet true)

restricter · Feb 12th, 2008, 10:44 AM

What's interesting is that Gucci did not profit directly from the sales of these bags -- 100% of the proceeds went to the Playground Partners of the Central Park Conservatory. True, Gucci did profit indirectly -- how many other sales were driven by people drawn in by the ads? Ah well...

mudkipz · Feb 12th, 2008, 11:23 AM

NY is so strict when it comes to copyrights, huh..

Jahpson · Feb 12th, 2008, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ignus

It's a corporate/copyright infringement world after all...u even need to pay if u wanna sing Happy Birthday in public/on TV...geez. (yeah that's right...sad yet true)

are you serious? so who has rights to the song?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayla

Well, luckily Gucci doesn't have anymore to sell so they don't have any stock to pull at the moment.

what? already? geez

ignus · Feb 15th, 2008, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JahpsonLoveYou

are you serious? so who has rights to the song?

It's owned by Warner Chappell

Here's the link in a nutshell:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_B..._United_States

Ilovepurse007 · Feb 15th, 2008, 10:18 AM

Now it makes me really want the bag now...

socalgem · Feb 15th, 2008, 12:21 PM

Some people have way too much time on their hands.

Feb 11th, 2008, 12:05 PM	#1
restricter Purses cat-approved! Location: Brokeland	Scandal! NY does not heart Gucci From Racked.com which quotes the New York Post: We're not the only one's taking umbrage with the new red, white and blue Gucci [Hearts] NY merchandise, trotted out for the unveiling of the luxury brand's massive new Fifth Avenue flagship store. The government is also unhappy with the limited-edition accessories because they boast a copyrighted logo. NY Post: ...when the store finally opened its doors Friday, the company began selling a line of limited-edition products - all stamped with "Gucci [hearts] NY," an obvious takeoff on the classic "I [heart] NY" logo, which became New York's trademarked slogan 31 years ago...The only problem is that the company did not get permission to use the New York state logo—even in an altered way—with its iconic red heart and black letters. And New York zealously guards its copyright—the state has filed more than 3,000 legal challenges over infringements...Thomas Ranese, chief marketing officer for the Empire State Development agency, which controls the copyright to the slogan, told The Post that Gucci had not contacted the agency and did not have permission to use the logo. Oops! Maybe those purses will become collectors items after all. __________________ And in case that's not completely clear...

Feb 11th, 2008, 12:10 PM	#2
Jahpson U.S.A!!!!!!!! Location: The Playground	Re: Scandal! NY does not heart Gucci that is so ridiculous!! and Chanel has an "LA" bag. why is no one making a big over that? and its a HANDBAG!! I highly doubt this will take away business from their "I heart NY" cups, tee-shirts, sweaters, bumper stickers.... __________________ Amazingly Sophisticated Happy Holidays to all my TPF friends!

Feb 11th, 2008, 05:59 PM	#3
shorty0527 tPF=purses anonymous	Re: Scandal! NY does not heart Gucci yea seriously... uhh cups/t-shirts are not on the same level as a luxury purse. they should be happy they are elevating the 'logo' __________________ :: gucci wishes and louis vuitton dreams :: wish list omLord. infinitely long and forever changing - Gucci Medium Chain Horsebit Hobo- 04/2007 - Gucci Pelham white leather trim- 11/30/07 (thanks mssmelanie!) - Gucci Medium Indy in chocoate Guccissima - LV Damier Azur Speedy 30- 09/26/2008 (thanks effinhaute!) - LV Batignolles Horizontal

Feb 11th, 2008, 08:30 PM	#4
.pursefiend. ☆ shawty bad ☆ Location: [in neiman marcus' dressing room] Maryland	Re: Scandal! NY does not heart Gucci wow. that sucks __________________ ღ see one thing about me - yeah I got swag the way I count it up and throw it in my [louie]GUCCI bag Self-imposed bag ban...HELP

Feb 12th, 2008, 01:49 AM	#5
gucci lover Member Location: tx	Re: Scandal! NY does not heart Gucci that is soooo ridiculous. If anything, they are bringing attention back to NYC!!! I guess it all boils down to the dollar signs $$$$$$.

Feb 12th, 2008, 01:51 AM	#6
gucci lover Member Location: tx	Re: Scandal! NY does not heart Gucci hahaha Oh and NYC is the city where you can find knock offs on almost every corner in the city. No offense to all my NY people

Feb 12th, 2008, 01:57 AM	#7
ayla Sim Simma Location: Toronto, Ontario	Re: Scandal! NY does not heart Gucci Well, luckily Gucci doesn't have anymore to sell so they don't have any stock to pull at the moment. __________________

Feb 12th, 2008, 10:04 AM	#8
ignus Dokka ni ikitai----- Location: NYC	Re: Scandal! NY does not heart Gucci It's a corporate/copyright infringement world after all...u even need to pay if u wanna sing Happy Birthday in public/on TV...geez. (yeah that's right...sad yet true) __________________ When is enough enough?

Feb 12th, 2008, 10:44 AM	#9
restricter Purses cat-approved! Location: Brokeland	Re: Scandal! NY does not heart Gucci What's interesting is that Gucci did not profit directly from the sales of these bags -- 100% of the proceeds went to the Playground Partners of the Central Park Conservatory. True, Gucci did profit indirectly -- how many other sales were driven by people drawn in by the ads? Ah well... __________________ And in case that's not completely clear...

Feb 12th, 2008, 11:23 AM	#10
mudkipz Member	Re: Scandal! NY does not heart Gucci NY is so strict when it comes to copyrights, huh..

Feb 15th, 2008, 10:18 AM	#13
Ilovepurse007 Azur LoVe	Re: Scandal! NY does not heart Gucci Now it makes me really want the bag now... __________________ -------------------Cc. W-----

Feb 15th, 2008, 12:21 PM	#14
socalgem Because I can... Location: California	Re: Scandal! NY does not heart Gucci Some people have way too much time on their hands. __________________ Life is too short to drink cheap champagne.