Blogcritics Comments on What Killed Postmodernism?

Comment by Robert Nagle

Fri, 15 Oct 2004 19:07:29 EDT

I just wanted to update my thoughts here. Apparently, the federal court decision about the Wind Done Him Wrong (PDF) court decision covers use of fictional characters for commercial works. So perhaps copyright owners do not have as much veto power as originally supposed. However, the threat is still there, and in cases where the borrowing is not a reworking of the original content(sampling), you're in uncertain waters.

Comment by Eric Olsen

Sun, 11 Jul 2004 12:38:26 EDT

Excellent job on very important territory we have been trying to cover all along - personal and immediate is always more effective. Thanks and welcome, Robert!

Comment by Shark

Sat, 10 Jul 2004 10:58:49 EDT

full story FYI: Pretty significant victory last week re. artists and copyrighted/trademark materials. Check it out; it should warm the postmodern cockles of your heart.

excerpt --- "A US artist who won a five-year legal battle with toy company Mattel Inc. over his photographs of Barbie dolls has spoken of his joy at the ruling. Tom Forsythe said he was "amazed and ecstatic" at a court ruling last week that Mattel should reimburse the $1.8m (�1m) he spent defending his work. Mr Forsythe took photos of Barbie dolls in bizarre and often sexually provocative positions. A Mattel spokeswoman said they would continue to defend Barbie copyright. Forsythe said the ruling "sets a new standard for the ability to criticise popular brands and do so without the fear of being sued"." ++ end of excerpt ++