That's what Bush supporter, Jerry Gossett of Wichita Falls
is alleging.
More below the jump.
*UPDATED*
[he] says he pitched his design for a logo to the RNC's supplier of campaign materials, The Spalding Group of Lexington, Ky., in 2001 and to the RNC in 2003, and was turned down.
But in early 2004, he says, a similar logo appeared on a Web site and he traced it back to the RNC. This month, Gossett's Rally Concepts LLC sued in federal court, seeking unspecified damages for copyright infringement and conspiracy.
Tracey Schmitt, the RNC's press secretary, called the lawsuit frivolous.
Although not weighing in on the merits, Gossett doesn't sound optimistic about his chances:
Gossett says he is a loyal Republican and voted for Bush in 2000 and 2004, but has become jaded by his experience.
"The big RNC against little me, there was absolutely no chance to win," he said.
Its not clear what he's seeking in terms of damages or why he's even suing (being a "W" supporter and all). I've not seen the complaint yet, so can't weigh in -- but am looking for a copy and will update when I do.
UPDATE
The Political Teen" noted earlier on this story (link is not to the story but to the page, which seems to be having troubles loading) that (paraphrasing) the "guy better have documentation of when he talked to the RNC or he's got nothing."
I've reviewed the exhibits to the complaint and it appears that he registered it in 2001 (which seems to answer that question).