Italvega doesn't exist any longer. So I can't see why it would be a problem.
Since Trek is a going concern, I would suggest you not make any Trek decals.
Peter Jon White
Peter White Cycles
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> Hello all,
> I am jumping into uncharted territory - decal making. My original
> purpose was to make decals for my vintage project bikes and for future
> frames that I build, and list members who might want or need decals for
> their vintage projects. Recent correspondence with another list member
> has me wondering about copyright problems. Do any of you have
> experience or advice about the legal aspects of decal making? Will I
> get myself in hot water making decals for, say, an Italvega, or some
> other frame no longer made? Is it that big of a deal? I just made a big
> investment in a printer and supplies, hopefully not in vain.
> Thanks for any help. This might qualify as 'offlist replies please'.
> Jay Sexton
> Sebastopol, CA