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Logo for Kiss (band). Logo obtained by cropping the image found at http://www.fanituote.com/images/a0342.jpg. The Kiss logo is a registered trademark, © 2006 Kiss Catalog Ltd.

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[edit] Fair use cases for specific articles

[edit] Fair use for Kiss (band)

• It illustrated the organization, in this case Kiss.
• The article specifically discusses the logo, so having an image of it adds to the article in an encyclopedic way.
• It is a low-res version of the logo.
• A free alternative is not available, since redrawing a logo is no different than just using the original.
• Use of this logo does not impede the ability of the copyright holder to profit.
• It has been previously published, and is in fact very well-known.

[edit] Fair use for Sig Rune

• The article specifically discusses the logo, so having an image of it adds to the article in an encyclopedic way. The design of the logo, and the legal implications of its design in Germany, are a significant academic concern of the article.
• It is a low-res version of the logo.
• A free alternative is not available, since redrawing a logo is no different than just using the original.
• Use of this logo does not impede the ability of the copyright holder to profit.
• It has been previously published, and is in fact very well-known.

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