Possible trademark theft from a big sponsor? - GoFuckYourself.com

kmanrox · 03-19-2005, 07:53 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.

Jace · 03-19-2005, 07:55 PM

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

kmanrox · 03-19-2005, 07:57 PM

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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"

shrug

Rob · 03-19-2005, 08:31 PM

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

DA2 · 03-19-2005, 08:36 PM

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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.

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.

Alky · 03-19-2005, 08:45 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.

devilspost · 03-19-2005, 09:07 PM

all white boys look the same ;)

AsianDivaGirlsWebDude · 03-19-2005, 09:09 PM

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

ADG Webmaster

Varius · 03-19-2005, 09:11 PM

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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

SureFire · 03-19-2005, 09:27 PM

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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.

Kick Ass Chat · 03-19-2005, 09:30 PM

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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

TKoProductions · 03-19-2005, 11:25 PM

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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."

korzon · 03-19-2005, 11:29 PM

yes they could get in big trouble for it

After Shock Media · 03-20-2005, 12:34 AM

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.

swedguy · 03-20-2005, 12:38 AM

They steal music and other non-adult material, but when it comes to adult it's a no-no?

Nickless · 03-20-2005, 12:49 AM

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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.

Please post the model release for your annoying as hell sig...

Jakke PNG · 03-20-2005, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TKoProductions

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

All wiggers are in danger of being sued?

Steen2 · 03-20-2005, 01:24 AM

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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

Soooo many.

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

2HousePlague · 03-20-2005, 01:26 AM

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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.

j-

Jon2 · 03-20-2005, 09:04 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...

Jon

Manowar · 03-20-2005, 09:06 AM

Red x now

polish_aristocrat · 03-20-2005, 09:08 AM

what sponsor's banner is that?

psyko514 · 03-20-2005, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Manowar

Red x now

um, nope.

polish, it's for nubiles.net

korzon · 03-20-2005, 09:12 AM

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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.

j-

i love your sig. the passion of mary ann

emmanuelle · 03-20-2005, 09:15 AM

Tipsy is using a pic he swiped from me in his sig to promote another program

Theo · 03-20-2005, 09:18 AM

i cant believe people use rap singers in their signatures

psyko514 · 03-20-2005, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Soul_Rebel

i cant believe people use rap singers in their signatures

when tupac comes back from the dead, he's gonna bust a cap in your ass.

Doctor Dre · 03-20-2005, 09:19 AM

The old 50 cent banner was funny

Theo · 03-20-2005, 09:29 AM

no way Mrs Amaru Shakur will sue my ass, she is my female idol

mikeyddddd · 03-20-2005, 09:34 AM

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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.

wjxxx · 03-20-2005, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TKoProductions

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

true, true

MikeB · 03-20-2005, 09:55 AM

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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.

axelcat · 03-20-2005, 10:01 AM

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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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Jon2 So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 2,875	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... Jon

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