Monthly Archives: June 2015

Copyrighting appropriation art?

Posted on June 12, 2015 by rtushnet

The Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia has an interesting discussion on the copyrightability of segregation signs.    Q: Does anyone own copyrights to Jim Crow Era segregation signage, such as the famous “Whites Only” or “Colored Entrance” signs?   … Continue reading →

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In which I sue the government

Posted on June 12, 2015 by rtushnet

So, remember when ICE held a press conference and claimed that disparaging a mark constituted counterfeiting?  I ended up filing a FOIA request to figure out under what circumstances ICE took this position, and since it was denied, I am … Continue reading →

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Copyrighting appropriation art?

Posted on June 12, 2015 by rtushnet

The Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia has an interesting discussion on the copyrightability of segregation signs.    Q: Does anyone own copyrights to Jim Crow Era segregation signage, such as the famous “Whites Only” or “Colored Entrance” signs?   … Continue reading →

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In which I sue the government

Posted on June 12, 2015 by rtushnet

So, remember when ICE held a press conference and claimed that disparaging a mark constituted counterfeiting?  I ended up filing a FOIA request to figure out under what circumstances ICE took this position, and since it was denied, I am … Continue reading →

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Native American Arts lacks standing to sue under IACA

Posted on June 12, 2015 by rtushnet

Native American Arts, Inc. v. Peter Stone Co., 2015 WL 3561439, — F. Supp. 3d –, No. 08 C 3908 (N.D. Ill. June 9, 2015) (magistrate judge)   NAA sued Stone under the Indian Arts and Crafts Act (IACA), which … Continue reading →

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Court certifies class against JCPenney for allegedly false “sales”

Posted on June 12, 2015 by rtushnet

Spann v. J.C. Penney Corp., 2015 WL 3478038, No. CV 12–0215 (C.D. Cal. May 18, 2015)   Spann sued JCP, bringing the usual California claims, for allegedly “falsely advertising ‘original’ prices, ‘sale’ prices and corresponding price discounts for its private … Continue reading →

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Native American Arts lacks standing to sue under IACA

Posted on June 12, 2015 by rtushnet

Native American Arts, Inc. v. Peter Stone Co., 2015 WL 3561439, — F. Supp. 3d –, No. 08 C 3908 (N.D. Ill. June 9, 2015) (magistrate judge)   NAA sued Stone under the Indian Arts and Crafts Act (IACA), which … Continue reading →

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Court certifies class against JCPenney for allegedly false "sales"

Posted on June 12, 2015 by rtushnet

Spann v. J.C. Penney Corp., 2015 WL 3478038, No. CV 12–0215 (C.D. Cal. May 18, 2015)   Spann sued JCP, bringing the usual California claims, for allegedly “falsely advertising ‘original’ prices, ‘sale’ prices and corresponding price discounts for its private … Continue reading →

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Who’s honoring me now? (Public Knowledge)

Posted on June 11, 2015 by rtushnet

I’m delighted to announce that Public Knowledge is giving me one of its 12th Annual IP3 Awards. from Blogger http://ift.tt/1QrHqh1

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Who’s honoring me now? (Public Knowledge)

Posted on June 11, 2015 by rtushnet

I’m delighted to announce that Public Knowledge is giving me one of its 12th Annual IP3 Awards. http://tushnet.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss

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