Hmmm ... Am i reading this right ...

[Mick Handy]

Below is a copyright notice from a Hj site in the States ... from what i read here is that they have copyrighted the concept of HJ pics and vids and will do you if you replicate this in any way ... i may be way off on this one but that's what it says to me

The text comes from


All imgaes, videos and design are strictly copyright. Concept is also copyrighted and patented "electronic distribution of handjob images and video" and any replications of this concept will result in legal action.

[tas]

I shouldn't worry about it mick, there are loads of handjob sites out there and i really don't think they could sue for having handjob movies or pics, but i think if you used the term tugjobs or similar they might... I bet some one a long the line tried to copyright 'electronicly distibuted b/g porn' but it could never work.

[Lizard]

Yeah right! how is that going to stand up in court?

Lawyer-: "My clients own the concept of a hand job, m,lud"
Judge-: I see, and what is a hand job?
Stenographer looking nervous -: Er, if I may be so bold m,lud........
Judge-: splooooooooooof, ahhhhrggghhhh,..................ker,...thunk!!!
Judge-: I think you,ll find my wife owns that................case dismissed!

[Mick Handy]

I'm not worried about ... i just wanted to know if i was reading it right.

Typical American bullshit " we own everything and if you don't agree we'll blow you up"

[mart]

I'm no copyright expert but to claim it I think you have to register it first. I doubt very much whether they have or even would be able to.

Mart

[chuckstar]

I wonder if i can copyright the idea of a pure Ginger Porn Star????


Chuck

[Peter]

It is not possible to lay claim to generic words, but you can take action if you've developed the word/phrase yourself. An example would be anyone can sell a hamburger but only one company can sell a big mac.

Interestingly, aspirin is a generic word in the UK but a trademark in the US.

[Lizard]

Iv,e often wondered about Mc Donalds..'I,m loving it' which they have claimed as a trade mark....

[mart]

To be fair to the US (for once). I think the World referred to is a newspaper.

Mart