Thinking of asking your favorite local bakery to decorate a cake in honor of your favorite local college football powerhouse? Think again. When it comes to The Ohio State University, trademark protections extend to purchased edibles, no matter that those globs of scarlet-and-gray icing are destined to be gobbled up. Commercial bakers aren’t supposed to festoon their goods with OSU imagery unless they pay a licensing fee for approved images, or go through another vendor who is licensed and can legally supply the templates and artwork. “We’re very, very careful, because our products get photographed and put on social media,” said Elaine Clarke of Schneider’s Bakery in downtown Westerville. “There was a time when I called to inquire about the parameters for Block O and I got an immediate response, and it was very adamant.” Get the news delivered to your inbox: Sign up for our morning, afternoon and evening newsletters Instead of paying…
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