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Anti-Palin Book to Look Strikingly Similar to Palin's Own Book

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We know that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin can hunt, and even field-dress a moose, but how will she take to poachers on her book sales? Start-up publisher OR Books has announced plans to publish Going Rouge: Sarah Palin An American Nightmare, a collection of essays about the maverick Republican with a title — and cover design — remarkably similar to Palin’s upcoming memoir. What’s more, OR’s paperback tome will be released on Nov. 17, the same day that Palin’s own Going Rogue: An American Life hits shelves — and one day after Palin’s just-announced, first-ever appearance on Oprah Winfrey’s show. (A shout-out to Ron Hogan at GalleyCat for the tip.)

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More here: Attention, Sarah Palin bashers: Lookalike book 'Going Rouge' is coming! | EW.com
 
Hmmmm..trademark issues (or something similar - not my area)? I can certainly see that being confusing to the consumer
 
Hmmmm..trademark issues (or something similar - not my area)? I can certainly see that being confusing to the consumer

I'm sure Palin's lawyers are on it and rightfully so. But I do not think they will win.
 
I see a BIG lawsuit in someone's future. Liable, copywrite infringement. Did they get Palin's permission to use her photo? Probably not.

It's nice to see that the Libbos are still scared ****less of Sarah.
 
I see a BIG lawsuit in someone's future. Liable, copywrite infringement. Did they get Palin's permission to use her photo? Probably not.

It's nice to see that the Libbos are still scared ****less of Sarah.

The photographer most likely owns the copyright and if she signed a release there ain't diddly she can do about it from that angle.
 
I remember Fox news suing Al Franken years ago for doing something similar. They didn't want him using the FNC logo or tag line 'fair and balanced' on the cover of his book. Fox was unsuccessful.

The book being published is a collection of essays on Palin and not a satire or parody... Hmmm. I think OR books may have to change their cover, but we shall see.
 
There are other copyright issues as well. I do think she should sue. I'm not confident she will win.

Well, usually, lawsuits are all about who gets tired of spending money first. Sarah just got a $7 million advance on her book. I bet she wouldn't be afraid to drop a couple, or three million to make this piece-a-crap go away and I'm betting that OR Books don't have that kind of capital laying around.
 
Not likely a copyright issue. However, there is big potential for market confusion, which is the heart of trademark law.
 
I see a BIG lawsuit in someone's future. Liable, copywrite infringement. Did they get Palin's permission to use her photo? Probably not.

It's nice to see that the Libbos are still scared ****less of Sarah.

Thank you F. Lee Bailey. Where'd you get your law degree, Walmart?:doh;)

Palin is a public figure who gets photographed all the time. A photojournalist would own the copywrite.

The similarity to the cover of Palin's book cover is the only issue. Palin's publisher could argue that a customer might pick up the dark cloud nightmare book by mistake. But even that's a stretch since many book covers looks similar and it is up to the customer to actually read the title of the book he/she plans to purchase.

In which case, the attorney for Palin's publisher could argue that people likely to purchase Palin's book are not too bright and a can't read above a 4th grade level.

If the essays are of the humorous variety, which is very likely because well... Palin is just so funny...in a scary way, then the book would be considered a parody or satire of Palin's book. Case closed, end of story.

Good luck with your BIG legal action...
 
Well, usually, lawsuits are all about who gets tired of spending money first. Sarah just got a $7 million advance on her book. I bet she wouldn't be afraid to drop a couple, or three million to make this piece-a-crap go away and I'm betting that OR Books don't have that kind of capital laying around.

I doubt she would never need to spend much. Palin has a solid case of infringement that would be futile for the anti-Palin book writers to defend against in court.

From what I have read about the anti-palin book it doesn't have a solid established publishing house for well placed distribution (this is the first book for the publisher) and it is only coming out in paperback. It won't be seen anywhere near Palin's book. Hell it's not even on Amazon and you can find books on Amazon that aren't even written yet.
 
The similarity to the cover of Palin's book cover is the only issue. Palin's publisher could argue that a customer might pick up the dark cloud nightmare book by mistake. But even that's a stretch since many book covers looks similar and it is up to the customer to actually read the title of the book he/she plans to purchase.

In which case, the attorney for Palin's publisher could argue that people likely to purchase Palin's book are not too bright and a can't read above a 4th grade level.

No, they argue that the book is obviously intended to appear very, very similar to Palin's book, and that it causes market confusion because you do have to look very, very carefully to make sure you're getting the right one. That's the heart of trademark.
 
Thank you F. Lee Bailey. Where'd you get your law degree, Walmart?:doh;)

Palin is a public figure who gets photographed all the time. A photojournalist would own the copywrite.

The similarity to the cover of Palin's book cover is the only issue. Palin's publisher could argue that a customer might pick up the dark cloud nightmare book by mistake. But even that's a stretch since many book covers looks similar and it is up to the customer to actually read the title of the book he/she plans to purchase.

In which case, the attorney for Palin's publisher could argue that people likely to purchase Palin's book are not too bright and a can't read above a 4th grade level.

If the essays are of the humorous variety, which is very likely because well... Palin is just so funny...in a scary way, then the book would be considered a parody or satire of Palin's book. Case closed, end of story.

Good luck with your BIG legal action...

Still sacred ****less of Sarah, I see. Good to know.
 
Still sacred ****less of Sarah, I see. Good to know.

Yeah making fun of Sarah Palin is being scared ****less of her :roll:

Talk about your :spin:

If that were the case, the CONS are scared ****less of Gore, Kerry, Clinton, and Edwards. ****ing ******s.
 
Thank you F. Lee Bailey. Where'd you get your law degree, Walmart?:doh;)

Palin is a public figure who gets photographed all the time. A photojournalist would own the copywrite.

The similarity to the cover of Palin's book cover is the only issue. Palin's publisher could argue that a customer might pick up the dark cloud nightmare book by mistake. But even that's a stretch since many book covers looks similar and it is up to the customer to actually read the title of the book he/she plans to purchase.

In which case, the attorney for Palin's publisher could argue that people likely to purchase Palin's book are not too bright and a can't read above a 4th grade level.

If the essays are of the humorous variety, which is very likely because well... Palin is just so funny...in a scary way, then the book would be considered a parody or satire of Palin's book. Case closed, end of story.

Good luck with your BIG legal action...

Obviously you got your law degree from 7/11... it won't be Sarah suing them.. It'll be the owners of the book.. the p.u.b.l.i.s.h.e.r... I'm not a lawyer either but I know a little about copyrights! or at least I've seen the inside of a couple books!
 
Yeah making fun of Sarah Palin is being scared ****less of her :roll:

Talk about your :spin:



That's exactly right. If she was as irrelevant and ineffective as the Leftists claim, then she shouldn't be worth the effort.

If that were the case, the CONS are scared ****less of Gore, Kerry, Clinton, and Edwards. ****ing ******s.

Show me how they've gotten near as much attention. Thanks in advance.
 
That's exactly right. If she was as irrelevant and ineffective as the Leftists claim, then she shouldn't be worth the effort.

I wonder how much her PR firm is making to keep her in the news?
 
That's exactly right. If she was as irrelevant and ineffective as the Leftists claim, then she shouldn't be worth the effort.

Making fun of someone does not mean they are relevant, it means they are idiots.

Show me how they've gotten near as much attention. Thanks in advance.

Oh please CONS can't stop talking about those people even to this day. CONS are ****ing ******s then using your logic.
 
Making fun of someone does not mean they are relevant, it means they are idiots.

We all know it's not as simple as that.



Oh please CONS can't stop talking about those people even to this day. CONS are ****ing ******s then using your logic.


Prove it.
 
Why lefties still think she is relevant is beyond me. What next joe the plumber threads? Oh wait, there was one yesterday. :lol:
 
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