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Libation Law Blog
Beer, wine, and liquor trade groups come out of the woodwork to file amicus petition to stomp expansive First Amendment protections and keep Bad Spaniel‘s from making their Jack Daniel’s parody dog toys. Bonus: we’ve got the briefs for you.
You’ll remember the fun of the 9th Circuit opinion in the VIP Products v. Jack Daniel’s case from back in April where the 9th Circuit reversed a finding in favor…
The Trademark Blog
10th Circuit: Utah Lighthouse Ministry v. FAIR, 527 F.3d 1045 (10th Cir 2008) (LIGHTHOUSE)
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Future Lawyer
Revisiting Alice In Wonderland.
By rickgeorges
A Nightmare Campaign Of Outright Idiocy. What part of "it's a parody of Victorian Society" did you not understand? When I look at today's identity driven politics, I am amazed…
Libation Law Blog
The 9th Circuit rules parody trumps Jack Daniel’s claims of trademark dilution and allows “Bad Spaniels” dog toy. Just because a product is commercial doesn’t mean it isn’t protected by the 1st Amendment against trademark-related claims.
This case follows a long line of parody grounded first amendment awesomeness with the freedom trumping companies and regulators that don’t get the joke. A dog toy company had lost…
The Trademark Blog
SDNY: Straightforward 12(b)(6) Dismissal on Parody Grounds
Straightforward dismissal on 12b6 - Website ran an article criticizing Ebony Magazine's policies - article used an illustration parodying Ebony cover (see above). Court runs through LoC factors and 2d…
The IP Law Blog
Dr. Seuss and Fair Use, What 20+ Years Will Do!
By Scott Hervey
Over twenty years ago, the Ninth Circuit decided the case of Dr. Seuss Enterprises., LP v. Penguin Books USA, Inc. That case involved a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by Dr. Seuss…
DuetsBlog
Whistling While You Work to Parody a Brand?
By Steve Baird®
This is quite a collection of art pieces, inspired by some pretty recognizable candy bar brands: The fine print reads: "Each handmade . . . sculpture is a real working…
Media Law Prof Blog
Lemley on Fame, Parody, and Policing in Trademark Law @marklemley
Mark A. Lemley, Stanford Law School, has published Fame, Parody, and Policing in Trademark Law as a Stanford Public Law Working Paper.Trademark owners regularly overreach. They often threaten or sue…
DuetsBlog
Dog Toy Manufacturers Really Like Parodies
— Jessica Gutierrez Alm, Attorney A dog toy display at a local pet store caught my attention recently. I did a double take on seeing the familiar fonts, coloring, and…
Las Vegas Trademark Attorney
Dr. Seuss Trademark Claims Against Parody Book Title Dismissed
By ryangilevegastrademarkattorney-com
On May 21, 2018, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California granted a Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by the creators of a Dr. Seuss-Star…