Assistance needed.

[Coy]

Here is the deal.
The website I'm working on for Larry's bodyshop will have pictures.
Well some of his clients have contracted him to copy or reproduce cars that are registered. The contracty(sp) has the registered trademark or what have you. They are even making diecast replicase and all. But anyway.

I believe I've advisted him correctly.
(In short) - I thought he'd be better off getting some sort of release for letting clients know that any vehicle he works on will be used on his website and/or any advertising purposes.
As for the replicas that he's allready done told him to contact them and working out an agrement between the two. He'd link and give all credit/rights to the photos he uses along with links to their website, if they'd do the same basically.

So does anyone have a good, legal release form they use. I've searched the web and have found some (hundreds) that'd work with some minor work changes i.e. company name and so forth.

Would you make this a "standard" part of the paper work before the actual work begins on any and all vehicles? (this could also work for us {designers} in some areas)

These are just a couple of the topics I've disclosed to him reguarding this area. But if you can think of anything else I'd like to hear it.

I know the stock car and dragster hes replicated the owner has been somewhat difficult in the fact he didn't want anything posted/stated until it's "revealed" and without first having concent from him. these could be a great avenue of additional business for my client, by making sure the registered owners acknowlege his work on the car(s).

I also told him to check it with his lawyer if he has one. Cause I'm not a lawyer, but pretend to be. LOL

That became a little long winded. sorry.

[Gx3 Grafix]

We all pretty much know the legal realm of 'you don't want to mess with Trademarks' unless you have the legal fees to back you up. I think you told him right about making sure he gets a contract agreeing on terms or a general license for use. If someone is playing hard ball, I'd suggest to leave it be. It's worth more trouble and money than it's worth. If he doesn't have a lawyer, have him look one up who deals with trademark issues, most of them will offer a free consultation to explain to him his legal rights. As the builder of the website and his graphics, I would protect yourself with a contract stating that you are not liable for any trademark issues and that burden relies soley on the client.