Michael Elli was ticketed after he flashed his headlight as a warning to oncoming motorists. The moving violation was later dropped but Elli filed suit against the city of Ellisville, Missouri claiming that headlight warnings are a form of protected speech. Elli’s lawyer is quoted as saying “if communicating the presence of a speed trapContinue reading “Headlight Flashing: Obstruction of Justice or Protected Speech?”
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9th Circuit Holds the Bat Mobile is a Character Protected by Copyright
DC Comics recently sued the manufacturer of Bat Mobile replicas claiming that these copies constituted copyright infringement (DC Comics v. Towle). The Ninth Circuit recently agreed, holding that “especially distinctive” characters are entitled to copyright protection, finding that the Bat Mobile is not just a car; it is a distinctive character. Click here for fullContinue reading “9th Circuit Holds the Bat Mobile is a Character Protected by Copyright”
Man Stranded on Disney’s “It’s a Small World” ride is Awarded Damages for Pain and Suffering
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Driver Claims Corporation is Second Passenger in HOV Lane
A Californian man driving with a pack of papers in his front seat claimed that a corporation was his second passenger. It was a creative but unconvincing argument and he was found guilty of violating the vehicle occupancy requirement. CLICK HERE FOR FULL ARTICLE
UK Court Rules that Nestle Cannot Trademark the Kit Kat Shape
A court in the United Kingdom recently held that Nestle cannot trademark the shape of its chocolate Kit Kat bar. This may pave the way for competitors such as Cadbury to make a similarly shaped bar. Nestle plans to appeal this decision. CLICK HERE FOR FULL ARTICLE