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Possible trademark theft from a big sponsor?

03-19-2005, 05:53 PM

is it me, or is that a picture of eminem? it looks like a real picture of them that they airbrushed.... are they implying that he endorses them?

not trying to start shit, i just dont understand how its legal, help me to understand.

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03-19-2005, 05:55 PM

pay attention to half the banners on gfy...stolen images, songs, etc....it is common place to be unoriginal
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03-19-2005, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by JaceXXX

pay attention to half the banners on gfy...stolen images, songs, etc....it is common place to be unoriginal

purecash was fine, a play on krispy kreme... i havent noticed others... this one is pretty blatent... i could almost imagine a headline in the news "Eminime sues maliscious porn company"

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03-19-2005, 06:31 PM

The worst that can happen is a C&D. If they choose not to comply then further actions can be taken.
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03-19-2005, 06:36 PM

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The worst that can happen is a C&D. If they choose not to comply then further actions can be taken.

Um NO.
A C&D is a friendly warning. They can sue right off the bat. I bet he could actually make this a big case. It does indeed look like they are saying that he endorses them and that could hurt his record sales and fan base.

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03-19-2005, 06:45 PM

he'd have to prove that is actually him... and not some other kid holding a mic that looks like him. that might be hard.
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03-19-2005, 07:07 PM

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03-19-2005, 07:09 PM

I know who that is...it's Eninen.

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03-19-2005, 07:11 PM

Originally posted by Alky

he'd have to prove that is actually him... and not some other kid holding a mic that looks like him. that might be hard.

Good point....could be one of the clones he had for his Real Slimshady video / awards appearance

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03-19-2005, 07:27 PM

Originally posted by Alky

he'd have to prove that is actually him... and not some other kid holding a mic that looks like him. that might be hard.

I believe they would have to prove it was another kid, if he decided to pursue legal actions.
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03-19-2005, 07:30 PM

Originally posted by HighOnAcid

The worst that can happen is a C&D. If they choose not to comply then further actions can be taken.

Not even close to being correct dude

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03-19-2005, 09:25 PM

Originally posted by Alky

he'd have to prove that is actually him... and not some other kid holding a mic that looks like him. that might be hard.

Wrong....all he would have to prove is that it represents his "likeness."
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03-19-2005, 09:29 PM

yes they could get in big trouble for it
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03-19-2005, 10:34 PM

Of all of them you pick that? Well yes it is music related but damn. Mouse over some of the sponsor banners around here. See if you can count how many are using music that they should not be using. (doubtfull if 1:30 pays royalties or licensing rights)

I will not even go into the assorted videos with music in them, again more violations that legit at even a greater ratio.

Sad thing is we all know the music industry is sue happy when it comes to the internet. Just needs the wrong person to hear the wrong thing and there would be a scandle that everyone would just love, Music Industry takes on Porno thief kingpins.

Oh almost forgot, ask some of the offenders if you can steal their stuff.

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03-19-2005, 10:38 PM

They steal music and other non-adult material, but when it comes to adult it's a no-no?
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03-19-2005, 10:49 PM

Originally posted by Hedonistic

is it me, or is that a picture of eminem? it looks like a real picture of them that they airbrushed.... are they implying that he endorses them?

not trying to start shit, i just dont understand how its legal, help me to understand.

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03-19-2005, 11:18 PM

Originally posted by TKoProductions

Wrong....all he would have to prove is that it represents his "likeness."

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03-19-2005, 11:24 PM

Originally posted by Hedonistic

purecash was fine, a play on krispy kreme... i havent noticed others... this one is pretty blatent... i could almost imagine a headline in the news "Eminime sues maliscious porn company"

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Soooo many.

OCCash comes to mind, but lightspeed had a besty boys.

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03-19-2005, 11:26 PM

Originally posted by TKoProductions

Wrong....all he would have to prove is that it represents his "likeness."

Correct.

It's enough that it looks like him, and that anyone could "reasonably" believe it's actually him if they saw the ad.

The most relevant legal precedent is probably a case I heard about a few years back, where a look-alike actor impersonating Kris Kristofferson was sued for endorsing a rib and burger joint -- without making it clear enough that it wasn't REALLY KK.

Absurd. True.

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03-20-2005, 07:04 AM

Umm...Anyone who listens to eminem music know they are straight copying his persona...Notice the use of his lyrics in the ad as well?

From the song The Real Slim Shady -

"May I have your attention please?
May I have your attention please?
Will the real Slim Shady please stand up?
I repeat, will the real Slim Shady please stand up?
We're gonna have a problem here"

From the song My Name Is - "but I can't figure out which Spice Girl I want to impregnate"

They are directly portraying him as well as using lyrics from his popular songs as slogans to the ad...

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03-20-2005, 07:06 AM

Red x now
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03-20-2005, 07:08 AM

what sponsor's banner is that?

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03-20-2005, 07:10 AM

Originally posted by Manowar

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um, nope.

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03-20-2005, 07:12 AM

Originally posted by 2HousePlague

Correct.

It's enough that it looks like him, and that anyone could "reasonably" believe it's actually him if they saw the ad.

The most relevant legal precedent is probably a case I heard about a few years back, where a look-alike actor impersonating Kris Kristofferson was sued for endorsing a rib and burger joint -- without making it clear enough that it wasn't REALLY KK.

Absurd. True.

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03-20-2005, 07:15 AM

Tipsy is using a pic he swiped from me in his sig to promote another program
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03-20-2005, 07:18 AM

i cant believe people use rap singers in their signatures
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03-20-2005, 07:19 AM

Originally posted by Soul_Rebel

i cant believe people use rap singers in their signatures

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03-20-2005, 07:19 AM

The old 50 cent banner was funny

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I rebooted, deleted temp files, history, cookies and everything...still cannot view the news clip. All I see is that fucking gay ass music video from "Rick Roll". Anyone else have a different link to the news clip?
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03-20-2005, 07:29 AM

no way Mrs Amaru Shakur will sue my ass, she is my female idol
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03-20-2005, 07:34 AM

Originally posted by Hedonistic

purecash was fine, a play on krispy kreme... i havent noticed others... this one is pretty blatent... i could almost imagine a headline in the news "Eminime sues maliscious porn company"

shrug

I really don't expect to see that headline because the news organizations have editors who know how to spell.

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03-20-2005, 07:52 AM

Originally posted by TKoProductions

Wrong....all he would have to prove is that it represents his "likeness."

true, true
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03-20-2005, 07:55 AM

Originally posted by Lord of the fungi

Of all of them you pick that? Well yes it is music related but damn. Mouse over some of the sponsor banners around here. See if you can count how many are using music that they should not be using. (doubtfull if 1:30 pays royalties or licensing rights)

I will not even go into the assorted videos with music in them, again more violations that legit at even a greater ratio.

Sad thing is we all know the music industry is sue happy when it comes to the internet. Just needs the wrong person to hear the wrong thing and there would be a scandle that everyone would just love, Music Industry takes on Porno thief kingpins.

Oh almost forgot, ask some of the offenders if you can steal their stuff.

For the record the CE Cash banner uses legal music.
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03-20-2005, 08:01 AM

Originally posted by Alky

he'd have to prove that is actually him... and not some other kid holding a mic that looks like him. that might be hard.
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