Using football kits in an animated video? Logos, badges?

[Duck1986]

Hi all, newbie here, but this is the exact sort of forum I've been looking for to try asking this question!

I make animated videos on youtube and am currently making a football video. Hypothetically, if I recreate a Manchester United kit (just as a well known example) and recreate an actual goal in an animated style from scratch, could I run into any licencing/copyright difficulties?

Is it any different to if I happened to be wearing a Manchester United shirt and filmed myself and friends recreating a famous goal? I'm pretty certain I wouldn't get in trouble for that? (Although my total lack of ability may scupper that one as being a possibility! )

I do have the alternative of course of going with a generic red kit to get around such an issue, but I feel some of the appeal of the video may be lost.

If anyone could shed any light on this it would be much appreciated!

Duck

 

[Styxie]

As long as the logo isn't the central piece/isn't the main selling point/does not confuse the viewer (go figure) and you'll be OK.
Look up "Fair use of logos" for a bit more info.

 

[Duck1986]

Okay, thanks for the help! That makes a lot of sense, so I think I'll be okay!