Come to think of it, the copper top is a fun example; think of the
use of the phrase in The Matrix. Also common slang for a redheaded
person in parts of the US. There's an argument that copper and
black helps get across the battery meaning of a tiny icon. Is
Duracell in danger of losing control
Generally, one can't succeed on a Lanham Act (US Federal trademark
law) claim unless one can demonstrate (in the words of 15 USC 1114
1(a)) that the use is likely to cause confusion, or to cause mistake,
or to deceive. In the case of a famous mark, though, trademark
dilution or injury to business
Following up to
http://lists.debian.org/debian-legal/2005/01/msg00312.html
I fell off thread
Found this link:
http://www.crowleylaw.com/IPNews/IP018.htm
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The same lack of similarity was fatal to Stouffer?s claim for copyright
infringement of the cover illustration for her booklet, Larry
This bit concerns what CafePress will and will not accept:
Examples of Prohibited Content
Because of intellectual property laws, CafePress.com has certain rules
regarding the types of merchandise that you can make and sell through
its service. For example:
* NO UNOFFICIAL MERCHANDISE
*
On Mon, Jan 10, 2005 at 09:08:09PM -0500, William Ballard wrote:
It clearly states that some elements of an illustration are
protectable. A young boy with dark hair and eyeglasses is
not protectable, but a young boy with eyeglasses, similar facial
featurs, style and color of hair *clearly
Generally, one can't succeed on a Lanham Act (US Federal trademark
law) claim unless one can demonstrate (in the words of 15 USC 1114
1(a)) that the use is likely to cause confusion, or to cause mistake,
or to deceive. In the case of a famous mark, though, trademark
dilution or injury to business
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