INTA -- Trademarks and Celebrities
May 25, 2010
by David Krell
david@davidkrell.com
The world’s most famous celebrity facing a trademark crisis is Blue Zackman.
You’ve never heard of him? That’s because he’s fictional.
The INTA Annual Meeting panel at today’s Trademarks & Celebrities seminar created Blue Zackman, a male model who recently expanded his market to include cologne and songs. But Blue faces worldwide attacks, infringements, and counterfeits of his image.
The panel consisted of attorneys from the United States, Germany, Australia, and Hong Kong. The attorneys explained the different quirks regarding right of privacy, right of publicity, and trademark law in their respective geographic areas.
If you missed the discussion, check it out on the INTA web portal. You’ll find useful information if the next Blue Zackman walks through your door!
david@davidkrell.com
The world’s most famous celebrity facing a trademark crisis is Blue Zackman.
You’ve never heard of him? That’s because he’s fictional.
The INTA Annual Meeting panel at today’s Trademarks & Celebrities seminar created Blue Zackman, a male model who recently expanded his market to include cologne and songs. But Blue faces worldwide attacks, infringements, and counterfeits of his image.
The panel consisted of attorneys from the United States, Germany, Australia, and Hong Kong. The attorneys explained the different quirks regarding right of privacy, right of publicity, and trademark law in their respective geographic areas.
If you missed the discussion, check it out on the INTA web portal. You’ll find useful information if the next Blue Zackman walks through your door!