Post #745617 by AceExplorer on Fri, Jun 26, 2015 8:30 AM

I checked Google and found that the confusion between the Ohio State buckeye leaf and a pot leaf is not uncommon. I considered posting one of the Google images here, but didn't because I'm afraid that OSU would show up at Hanford's home at 3am in the morning and demand that the image be removed from his servers.

The idea that you could copyright a natural item is strange. I'm guessing that what OSU is defending is their specific depiction or artwork, and not just any photo or drawing of a buckeye leaf.

This is good stuff for all artists to understand and be aware of. Some day I may come to make and sell some sort of tiki aweseomeness that you just cannot live without, and this knowledge will come in very handy. (Tiki toilet paper, anyone???)

Everyone should believe in something. I believe I'll have another drink!