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Re: Brick Testament in Trouble?
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Tue, 25 Feb 2003 22:28:56 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, John Neal writes:
> In lugnet.mediawatch, Dave Schuler writes:
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> > It sounds like a freedom of expression issue to me, regardless of the
> > actions of a tiny (and disturbed) minority of the audience. Brendan claims
> > no endorsement by TLG, and presumably he acquired his bricks legally, so I
> > don't see why the manufacturer should have any input whatsoever. Brendan
> > may choose to act in a manner consistent with TLG's wishes, but that's
> > entirely his choice to make and should be free of threats (implied or
> > otherwise) of litigation.
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> I think the issue is one of *propriety ownership*. The "minifig" image is
> intellectual property of TLC and a direct reflection of their brand, and we
> know how protective TLC is about their brand (rightly and justifiably so). If
> they see their brand being portrayed in a way they don't like, I think they
> have every right to act to stop it.
Grumble. Well, your assessment is correct (based on precedent), but I
still don't like it!
Here's a more abstract question--if I buy a LEGO product, am I
automatically entering into a "fair use" contract respecting TLG's ideas of
propriety? Would this hold true even if I were a minor? Or how about if I
used Best-Lock or Coko or Oxford figures, which at a glance are
indistinguishable (to the uninformed viewer) from true LEGO minifigs?
Here's another hypothetical; Suppose I use MegaBloks to make a huge mosaic
based on a graphic pornographic photo, and suppose that my mosaic is
popularized via Internet word of mouth as "that dirty picture made with
LEGOs," can LEGO take any action against me? How about if I include a
disclaimer at the top of the page?
I'm not trying to be absurd, but to what extent is TLG reasonably allowed to
go in protecting their propriety?
Dave!
> (moved to off-topic.debate)
Doh! I thought I did that. Sorry, all!
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| (...) At what point do I agree to their "fair use" policy? When I purchase a product, as long as I am not violating any copyright, or patent issues where does TLC have any sway over how I use these products. I sign no agreement at time of purchase, (...) (21 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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