In Reply to: Ahem... you will never bother to learn, apparently. posted by Victor Khomenko on June 21, 2004 at 09:23:37:
Can't you get that through your head?Need more proof? Here is what the ABA says about trademark infringement:
"Trademarks and logos can often be used in movies without clearance, as long as they are not used in the 'Trademark sense.' This covers instances where the use would create a liklihood of confusion as to the origin of goods or services or as to whether the mark's owner sponsored or otherwise approved the use of the trademark, in advertising or promotion, or in a manner that would dilute or denigrate the mark."
Note: THIS is in the instance of unlicensed use the EXACT trademark, not an altered or variation on a trademark in another medium, assuming that a trademark could be proven in the first place through the author's due diligence in stopping others who also "borrowed" his book's title for symbolic value.
Have you found that clue yet? ;^)
AuPh
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Follow Ups
- Sheeeeeeesh! He employed NO DUE DILIGENCE in stopping others from borrowing reference to his book's title! - Audiophilander 11:50:27 06/21/04 (2)
- But your Honor, murders have been commited before! Why judge me? - Victor Khomenko 12:04:02 06/21/04 (1)
- Yes, "Fahrenheit 452" could even be legally used in some instances (i.e., as in a parody of the author's original work)! - Audiophilander 12:17:57 06/21/04 (0)