Question re U-day/Independents Day etc

POSTED BY: emeraldreverie
UPDATED: Wednesday, December 8, 2004 18:17
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Originally posted by slayerfest:
was planning on using ID1, 2, 3 etc. if ID1 proves to be a success.

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What happens when you get to ID4? I think that is copyrighted by the company that made the movie 'Independence Day'...

As I stated above, maybe I-day would be good?

Cilantro!
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Can't honestly say I am worried about "ID 4" being a problem with copyright as I don't think I would be infringing it at this end by running an event with that short title. It would still be "Independents'Day 4" in the long form.

If they wanted to get litigious they could hunt me down like a dog for even calling my events "Independents'Day" as it is VERY similar to their title but the events are run to raise funds for charity they would at best be able to issue a cease and desist order. Its not like we are depriving anyone of their earnings.

Its also worth noting that Fox are aware of the event and they own the copyright to both Firefly and Independence Day (ID4) and have been remarkably helpful thus far even providing prizes.

All of this is pretty academic anyway, as I would need to GET to ID 4 and the way ticket sales are looking for ID 1, we won't even get to ID 2 without the major support of Browncoats and at present that support is not showing.

Andy

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I was just curious. :)

I am impressed that Fox has been helpful to your event.

Best wishes on a successful event! Wish I could be there.

Cilantro!
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