It looks like it comes with an iPhone shaped device with the Apple logo on it, so I'd assume that's where the infringement comes in.
Also, it's tacky and tasteless.
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Apple Threatens Legal Action Over Upcoming Steve Jobs Figurine
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It looks like it comes with an iPhone shaped device with the Apple logo on it, so I'd assume that's where the infringement comes in.
Also, it's tacky and tasteless.
Who on earth would defend the figurine makers here? This is hardly a frivolous lawsuit; they clearly don't own the rights to Jobs's likeness. It really doesn't matter whether it's Apple or the Jobs Estate filing the suit, the point is that they have no legal right to be making a profit off of a (deceased) man's likeness.
I love Steve Jobs but I'm not sure if I would buy this!
I must say that this Action figure is a little creepy. I think the company did a great job at the resemblance of Mr. Jobs, but still creepy.
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I must say that this Action figure is a little creepy. I think the company did a great job at the resemblance of Mr. Jobs, but still creepy.
Daneja
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I was in the process of editing my post to include a small script but cancelled it. If the original post hits more than 10 likes, I will be posting it.
I don't understand
I don't understand what the big deal is. All the maker has to do is make a few changes to the doll and Apple won't have a problem with it. That's what I did and they're selling like hotcakes!
I don't understand what the big deal is. All the maker has to do is make a few changes to the doll and Apple won't have a problem with it. That's what I did and they're selling like hotcakes!
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I would be quite happy to have this mini Steve Jobs questioning my every move and decision relating to my business. I would guess that quite a few people would like one for their own reasons.
Why not sanction this figurine, but stipulate that x% goes straight to cancer research?
Would this not be a better thing to do than waste millions on legal stuff?
Just a thought.
I would be quite happy to have this mini Steve Jobs questioning my every move and decision relating to my business. I would guess that quite a few people would like one for their own reasons.
Why not sanction this figurine, but stipulate that x% goes straight to cancer research?
Would this not be a better thing to do than waste millions on legal stuff?
Just a thought.
I seriously doubt Apple owns Steve's personality rights. In all likelihood, those rights belong to his estate.
So, Apple can sabre rattle all they want, they don't have standing to sue.
So, Apple can sabre rattle all they want, they don't have standing to sue.
Fanboys rated this down? WTF. This is a legit worry. Pretty soon apple will sue grocery stores over using the name "apple" to describe a fruit. WTF is wrong with this multi-billion dollar bohemeth who just doesn't have enough money.
I can't imagine what it would be like to be a member of Steve's family and see some company from Hong Kong trying to make money off of this thing. Going through the grieving process is difficult enough without having to look at stuff like this.
As others have said, most likely Steve assigned the rights to his image to Apple upon his death. There's nothing wrong with him or his family, or Apple if they were assigned the rights, trying to protect his image, even posthumously.
As others have said, most likely Steve assigned the rights to his image to Apple upon his death. There's nothing wrong with him or his family, or Apple if they were assigned the rights, trying to protect his image, even posthumously.
A bit more nuanced...
Laws protecting likenesses (such as Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley) are based upon the monetization of the image itself. Public figures whose appearance is not a part of their business are not covered. For example, you can buy rubber masks of presidents in novelty stores. Do you think Nixon's estate licensed them?
As for Steve jobs, it would be hard, but not impossible, to claim that his image was part of the Apple product line...
Laws protecting likenesses (such as Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley) are based upon the monetization of the image itself. Public figures whose appearance is not a part of their business are not covered. For example, you can buy rubber masks of presidents in novelty stores. Do you think Nixon's estate licensed them?
As for Steve jobs, it would be hard, but not impossible, to claim that his image was part of the Apple product line...
Whats so creepy about it?? Its a doll/figurine with a pretty accurate "likeness" to Steve.
Add to cart.
Add to cart.
