Legal question with logos?

[twells22]

OK, I am creating a website and would like to sell shirts on the site. It is a fan site and just for this question I will use a random team. Say I was creating a fan site for the Florida Gators and I wanted to sell t-shirts. I know I can't put their logo on it, BUT. Can I create my own "gator" and sell shirts with it? Also can I use the term "gators" on it if I'm not saying "Florida Gators". Example shirt would be something like, " Go Gators" and have my own gator on it but in their team colors.

 

[itwanabe]

I don't see why not? I see lots of places that sell premade Ts and Hats but than again, thats 'pre-made' for resale. You could do a "custom" print request and you can put anything on it but that doesn't really relate to anything you are trying to do? G'luck!

 

[DNQuest.com]

This would be under copyrights. Your product would have to differ enough where there would be no confusion. And do not mention Florida" anywhere near "Gators".