Product placement Xbox vs. PlayStation episode

Hey everyone!

I was rewatching Season 7, Episode 19 of The Big Bang Theory (the one where Sheldon is torn between getting an Xbox and a PlayStation), and I couldn't help but notice something interesting. In the scene where Sheldon is debating which console to choose, the stickers on the boxes are placed perfectly over the logos of the PS4 and Xbox.

It got me thinking – is there a legal reason for this? I mean, they mention the consoles by name and even show the products, so why cover the logos? Is it a case of avoiding trademark infringement while still being able to reference them?

Has anyone else noticed this, or does anyone have insight into the legality of product placement in shows like this? Would love to hear your thoughts!

Thanks!

Hey everyone!

I was rewatching Season 7, Episode 19 of The Big Bang Theory (the one where Sheldon is torn between getting an Xbox and a PlayStation), and I couldn't help but notice something interesting. In the scene where Sheldon is debating which console to choose, the stickers on the boxes are placed perfectly over the logos of the PS4 and Xbox.

It got me thinking – is there a legal reason for this? I mean, they mention the consoles by name and even show the products, so why cover the logos? Is it a case of avoiding trademark infringement while still being able to reference them?

Has anyone else noticed this, or does anyone have insight into the legality of product placement in shows like this? Would love to hear your thoughts!

Thanks!