I would like to state for the record that I am willing to do anything I can to continue this soccer underwear war. I will distribute propaganda, go behind enemy lines, become a double agent.
If Liz Claiborne is only gonna be sold at JC Penney, that means every Belk I've ever been in is gonna need something to fill half a women's department.
FINALLY someone goes after Madden. I thought Jimmy Choo was going to be the first to sue.
I think goods being "inspired" by the designer originals is OK, but when they look the same, someone needs to get dragged to court.
Maybe that's how Madden avoided suits before? Usually the shoes aren't total knockoffs.
@greengrey: What I'm wondering is how all of those Birkenstock Boston knock-offs at Wal-Mart are legal. If that isn't, then those certainly aren't. Also, Payless Uggs? I understand why McQueen is pissed, I would be too, but this has been going on forever, how can they legislate it?
@KittyKittyCat: Is it legal for me to copy a painting by a legitimate artist and pass it off as my work? I don't know much about copyright infringement though.
@greengrey: How does ABS deal with those copies of the Oscar dresses? Is it because they're just slightly different enough?
Unrelated to legalities? I admit I'm a frump but I think the entire concept of open-toed, zippered, spike heel booties are horrifyingly ugly and I can't believe that two different companies are making them.
@greengrey: I think that copyrights work differently for fabrics and things like shoes than they do for pictures.
However, I don't think your example would be illegal. I could paint Starry Night, call it something else, and sell it as my own work as long as Van Gogh's estate doesn't send me a cease and desist letter.
@Theomeny: Not ok at all! Clothing/shoes can be heavily protected by route of design patents and trade dress. Enforcing protected designs against knockoffs is a huge IP issue that generates a great deal of litigation. When you see knockoffs in payless, etc., it's usually just because the manufacturer hasn't gone after them... YET.
@Oceanic: Payless is owned by NineWest, which is where all the 'knockoffs' come from. The chain is actually Payless - Parade of Shoes - Westies - Nine West, IIRC.
Maybe I was half remembering something I saw when the ABS was explaining why they could get such convincing knock-offs?
Ooooh, Julia Roberts is the perfect casting choice for Eat, Pray, Love. Insufferable book, insufferable actress. It's like chocolate and peanut butter! Except not tasty.
I have had the BIGGEST crush on Robbie Williams since I was about 16. It is my secret shame and I'm only telling you this, internet, because I know you will keep this between you and me. I want to rescue him from all those Sharons and Michelles. I will let him snort any amount of cocaine he likes off whatever part of my body suits him. I starting dating no less than 3 of my exes because of vague resemblances to him. I am a sane and together lady, but this guy cuts right through all that. Why don't we have his brand of handsome/douchy/witty in America?
Mitch Winehouse - You are a cabbie, not Brad Pitt!
They're scrapping the bottom of the barrel if they have to put a non-celebrity on a celebrity based show. Just because you're related to someone famous doesn't mean YOU become famous. Its called being a parasitic money grabber. Hopefully this means the bell is tolling for these kinds of programs and that they'll soon be off our screens
On Megan Fox: I'm actually starting to like her. They say that the more you're exposed to a person, the more you relate to them. According to the The Art of Seduction, now would be the perfect time to disappear and leave the public wanting more for a while.
On Mika/Lady Gaga: I do kind of agree with him - she knows what she's doing and she's brilliant, but I can't quite put my finger on why it seems so empowering and not just like getting naked to sell records.
On Robbie Wilson: I love that self-deprecating British humor. I wish we Americans were half as entertaining when we have bad news.
@rixatrix: Referring to Lady Gaga, I think the reason it seems so empowering is that it seems very much like she's in control of her sexuality and how it's portrayed.
@labratintraining: Yes. I think that's maybe what I like about her in general - SHE'S in control of how she's portrayed, period. She also doesn't make a play of acting like that's what she looks like/how she acts when she's chilling at home on a Sunday, which is something a lot of young starlets do. She's unabashed about her image being another vehicle to further her music.
@sybann: I made the mistake of watching the first episode and was shocked at how horrible it was. And it's not as if my standards are all that high anyway, but it was disjointed, rushed and awkward. And she was obnoxious.
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@carley: nah, I don't like it when players sulk, not cool.
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@nyc-caribbean-ragazza: now we're talking!
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I think goods being "inspired" by the designer originals is OK, but when they look the same, someone needs to get dragged to court.
Maybe that's how Madden avoided suits before? Usually the shoes aren't total knockoffs.
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Unrelated to legalities? I admit I'm a frump but I think the entire concept of open-toed, zippered, spike heel booties are horrifyingly ugly and I can't believe that two different companies are making them.
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However, I don't think your example would be illegal. I could paint Starry Night, call it something else, and sell it as my own work as long as Van Gogh's estate doesn't send me a cease and desist letter.
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Maybe I was half remembering something I saw when the ABS was explaining why they could get such convincing knock-offs?
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They're scrapping the bottom of the barrel if they have to put a non-celebrity on a celebrity based show. Just because you're related to someone famous doesn't mean YOU become famous. Its called being a parasitic money grabber. Hopefully this means the bell is tolling for these kinds of programs and that they'll soon be off our screens
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On Mika/Lady Gaga: I do kind of agree with him - she knows what she's doing and she's brilliant, but I can't quite put my finger on why it seems so empowering and not just like getting naked to sell records.
On Robbie Wilson: I love that self-deprecating British humor. I wish we Americans were half as entertaining when we have bad news.
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