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It’s No “Fair Use” Trying To Parody Dr. Seuss

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One of the last books written by Dr. Seuss, “Oh, The Places You’ll Go” is one of the bestselling books during graduation season each year. The copyright for this book, like all of the works of Dr. Seuss, belongs to Dr. Seuss...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Trekking Through Compliance-Episode 33-The Apple

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode The Apple  which aired on October 13, 1967, Star Date 3715.0. Compliance Takeaways: How do you validate that your policies are being followed? If Red...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

The Science of Star Trek- Journey to Babel and the Medicine of TOS

Welcome to the Science of Star Trek, a podcast series inspired by my review of Star Trek, the Original Series in the summer podcast special series Trekking Through Compliance.In this series I am joined by Astrophysicist and...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

The Science of Star Trek-Tomorrow is Yesterday and Black Holes, White Holes, and Wormholes

Welcome to the Science of Star Trek, a podcast series inspired by my review of Star Trek, the Original Series in the summer podcast special series Trekking Through Compliance.In this series I am joined by Astrophysicist and ...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

The Science of Star Trek-Where No Man Has Gone Before and Phasers

Welcome to the Science of Star Trek, a podcast series inspired by my review of Star Trek, the Original Series in the summer podcast special series Trekking Through Compliance.In this series I am joined by Astrophysicist and...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Trekking Through Compliance-Episode 73-The Lights of Zetar

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode The Lights of Zetar which aired on January 31, 1969, Star Date 5725.3. Compliance Takeaways: 1. What is your internal reporting mechanism? 2. Have you...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Trekking Through Compliance-Episode 66 – Wink of an Eye

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode Wink of an Eye which aired on November 29, 1968, Star Date 5710.5. Compliance Takeaways: 1. What questions should your Board be asking? 2. As CCO, who...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Trekking Through Compliance-Episode - 39 Journey to Babel

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode Journey to Babelwhich aired on November 20, 1967, Star Date 3842.3. Compliance Takeaways: 1. HR is key ally of the compliance function. 2. Dynamic...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Trekking Through Compliance-Episode 38 - Metamorphosis

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode Metamorphosis which aired on November 13, 1967, Star Date 4513.3. Compliance Takeaways: 1. As a CCO you may have a lawyer background but you must act...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Trekking Through Compliance-Episode 19-Tomorrow is Yesterday

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode Tomorrow is Yesterday which aired on January 26, 1967, Star Date 3113.2. Compliance Takeaways: 1. Sometimes unexpected developments can cause higher...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Star Trek, Dr. Seuss Mash-Up, Continues to Make Law

In the latest round of the battle over a Star Trek version of Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, a California federal court judge has ruled the junior publication’s title did not violate trademark law....more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Oh, the Places Copyright and Trademark Law Go!

In a case described by the judge as presenting an “important question regarding the emerging ‘mash-up’ culture,” a jury will consider the copyright and trademark claims raised by a Star Trek version of Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the...more

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Resistance is Futile: Axanar Productions settles with CBS and Paramount to end copyright infringement suit over fan film

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Axanar will finally beam down to YouTube after CBS and Paramount Pictures (“Paramount”) reached a settlement with Axanar Productions to end all ongoing litigation regarding the Star Trek fan film....more

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Comic-Con Invades San Diego

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Thursday, July 20th will mark the start of the 47th annual San Diego Comic-Con International, more commonly known as San Diego Comic-Con or “SDCC”. The convention is a four-day event held every July at the San Diego...more

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Paramount and Star Trek Fan Film Producers Settle

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The copyright infringement lawsuit between Star Trek fan film producer, Axanar Productions, and Paramount Pictures came to an end less than two weeks before trial. The settlement was undoubtedly triggered by the court’s...more

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Social Links: Will a fan-made Star Trek prequel live long and prosper?; California bans driving while Snapchatting; apps that...

A federal district court judge refused to grant summary judgment to the copyright owners of the Star Trek franchise in the infringement suit they brought against the team behind a fan-made, crowdfunded prequel to the original...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Of Klingons and Copyrights: Trekkie Fan Film Hits Fair Use Flameout

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A Star-Trek fan-film is boldly headed to a jury trial to determine whether Axanar Productions—the company behind the fan-film—is liable for copyright infringement. Paramount Pictures and CBS Studios sued Axanar Productions...more

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Phasers Set to Stun – Star Trek and Fan Film Producers Trade Copyright Shots

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Fan films and fan fiction ordinarily don’t end up being the subject of a federal court lawsuit. Most fan fiction are creative expressions reflecting adoration of a series, film or character and the majority of copyright...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Making Your Mark

The Pleads Of The Many: 50 Years of Star Trek Lawsuits

This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the premiere of the original series of Star Trek, which first aired on NBC in September 1966. On July 22, this milestone will be marked in earnest when Paramount Pictures releases...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

TNG Premiers and Internal Controls for Gifts in a Best Practices Compliance Program

This week, 27 years ago, Star Trek – The Next Generation (TNG) made its television debut. Rarely has there a follow up to a beloved original series (Star Trek – The Original Series (TOS)) that is equally treasured by fans. ...more

Burr & Forman

Star Trek Client Seminar - OSHA In 2014: Boldly Going Where No Federal Agency Has Gone Before

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In This Presentation: - OSHA Targets Automotive Industry - OSHA’s SHARP Program - SHARP Certification Requirements - OSHA Says Union Reps Can Represent Non-Unionized Employees During Inspections - Possible...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Leadership Lessons From Captain Kirk

As readers of this blog know, I am an über Star Trek maven. Last week, in Episode 41 of my podcast, the FCPA Compliance and Ethics Report, I visited with John Champion, one of the co-hosts of the Mission Log podcast....more

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Mirror, Mirror: The Alternative Legal Universes of Guidewire and Ultramercial II

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Alternative universes make for compelling drama on the big screen, especially when the plot involves the reversal of identities or roles. What is surprising is how exciting this theme can be when set in the scholarly suites...more

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