MiracleMan said on November 26, 2003 00:01:

Not exactly the same, but I can see where you’re coming from.

That shield shape is a common enough heraldric shape for a coat of arms. And the dimensionality that’s been given to the edging is different, as well, of course, as the content. I wouldn’t be surprised if the graphic designer that came up with that logo was unaware of the similarities. Since that was created for Room Service, I would assume that they were trying to come up with something snazzy and hotel-esque. I would think there’s a hotel somewhere that might raise an eyebrow, though.

And since there’s plagiarism laws that preclude parody—and I would probably classify Roxette’s logo there—it’s likely not a big concern for the design house. (I have to consider that rather often in my professon as a graphic designer. Nothing new under the sun, as they say.)

And if not then they’re rotten bastards that should be beaten with a bag of doornobs. Wth the NHL logo on the side.

Interesting to compare, though. Thanks.

Sascha said on November 26, 2003 10:48:

The only similarity is the shape of a badge with diagonal typeface on it. Nobody has copyrights on this, since it’s a common symbol, used since several centuries.

Ferdan said on November 26, 2003 11:22:

yes, it’s a “classical” shape... a lot of football clubs here have logos more or less like that.