You say Infringement I say First Amendment.
Daniel Moore paints photorealistic paintings of Alabama football. The NY Times reports that the University of Alabama has now sued, alleging trademark infringement arising from his use of the Crimson Tide’s Crimson. The article notes that Alabama had previously allowed Moore press access to the field (raising contractual
All Your Snakes Are Belong To Us
NY Times (magazine section, not yet online): ‘A Turn Of The Phrase” – making the argument that the ‘Snakes On A Plane‘ phenomenon was similar to the ‘All Your Base Are Belong To Us‘ pheonomenon, in that the phrase did not signify the underlying product but the ‘disparate ensemble collaboration with
Sex, Lies, and YouTube
This story, about controversial remarks made by Bill Maher, CNN’s ediitng of those remarks, and the posting of the unedited original version on YouTube, has it all.
Brand New Blog Named BRAND NEW About New Brands
Brand New: Opinions on Corporate and Brand Identity Work, maintained by graphic design organization Under Consideration.
“Writers, Wills and Posthumous IP Care”
Copyfight discusses author Neil Gaiman’s post on ‘Writers, Wills and Posthumous IP Care.”
Knockoff News
Counterfeit Chic’s latest edition of Knockoff News.
Trademark Blog Live, Downtown Manhattan Nov 16
I will be a speaker on ‘Upgrading Your Web Marketing,’ Thursday November 16, NY County Lawyers Association, Vesey and Broadway.
The Counterfeit Blog Is Authentically Good
Florida IP litigator Leora Herrmann of the Kluger Peretz firm has debuted the Counterfeit Blog. Recent entries include a discussion of the CHEWY VUITON case, featuring Haute Diggity Dog.
“Lawyers Face Right To Blog”
I’m quoted in this Chicago Tribune article about potential regulation of blogging.
