43(B)log: Creative Piracy: The Paintings of Russell Connor:
Russell Connor makes paintings based on artistically significant paintings, both within copyright and without. He juxtaposes Goya and Manet, Renoir and Gaugin (“By joining the two worlds, my painting represents the familiar phenomenon of older, or less “civilized,” cultures seeking to survive by displaying their picturesqueness
Adult video chain Risque sues defendant for use of RISQUE on adult video, on infringement and dilution grounds.
Risque Video and Top Ten Video v. Super Video Plus et. al., 2:08-cv-00569-ER (ED Penn Feb 5 2008).
From the complaint:
“Since 2000, Plaintiff has been engaged in the commercial entertainment distribution industry. Plaintiff formerly sold and rented edited movies. Plaintiff currently rents unedited movies via an online business. Until recently, Defendant sold and rented edited movies. This case is about Defendant falsely representing himself to be a founder, owner, franchisee, or dealer
Interesting Nominet decision finding for MySpace, even though registrant had apparently registered the name before MySpace launched.
MySpace, Inc. v Total Web Solutions Ltd.. Nominet DRS 04962 (Notice of Intent to Appeal Received).
Out-Law commentary here.
Giants 17, Patriots 14.
Eames Office licenses the IP of Charles and Roy Eames. They created the Dot Pattern in 1949 and Eames Office published it as a fabric in 1999. The Pod Hotel obtained a swatch but did not purchase the licensed fabric. It instead allegedly purchased a ‘knock off’. The Eames pattern was used in promotional
Class 46: Not sure who is writing this blog on European trademark matters but check it out.
Friday time-waster – do a trademark search for ’19-0′
Monster provides services for employers and job seekers. Franchise Monster provides franchise and business opportunities information. Monster is seeking a preliminary injunction.
Monster Worldwide v. Franchise Monster Corp., 08 CV 0956 (SDNY Jan 29 2008).
ChristianPost.com: “Churches Wary of NFL Policy Sack Super Bowl Parties“:
After the National Football League gave warning last year to an Indianapolis church not to hold a Super Bowl viewing party, churches across the country are canceling their annual Super Bowl fellowships in fear of getting flagged for copyright violations.
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