Wow! Jack Daniels And Where We're Going Via Copywrite Infringement

[Kathianne]

Weird title, weird topic. Doubt anyone misses the point that the current state of things is SO BAD that companies are acting in their interests, in ways not of their interest.

http://brokenpianoforpresident.com/


The Whiskey Rebellion. (http://brokenpianoforpresident.com/2012/07/19/jack-daniels-lawsuit-the-full-scoop/)

Posted on July 19, 2012 (http://brokenpianoforpresident.com/2012/07/19/jack-daniels-lawsuit-the-full-scoop/) by Patrick Wensink (http://brokenpianoforpresident.com/author/patrickwensink/)
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After conferring with my publisher’s legal minds, I’ve been given the green light to post this. If you haven’t been following, Jack Daniel’s sent me a letter saying the artwork for Broken Piano for President must be changed.
What follows is, perhaps, the most polite cease and desist ever written. If it wasn’t signed by some lawyer, I’d imagine ol’ Gentleman Jack penning it himself, twirling his bushy mustache.
In case you’re wondering, no, my publisher, Lazy Fascist Press (http://lazyfascistpress.com/), will not be taking them up on their offer. We’re proudly independent and don’t need any of that sweet corporate booze money to redo the cover.
*Good news if you already own a copy of Broken Piano for President: that baby’s going to be a collector’s item.

[jimnyc]

I'm even more of a fan of JD now, quite honestly. I can understand them having attorneys on the payroll to protect their trademark. But this sounded very down to earth and they are even willing to fork up $$$ to help the guy avoid infringing further. Like you said though, gotta wonder if the times were different... But I've always heard decent things from the company as a whole.

[Kathianne]

I'm even more of a fan of JD now, quite honestly. I can understand them having attorneys on the payroll to protect their trademark. But this sounded very down to earth and they are even willing to fork up $$$ to help the guy avoid infringing further. Like you said though, gotta wonder if the times were different... But I've always heard decent things from the company as a whole.

I've got to say, I think the owner missed an opportunity in not taking them up, as to avoid a fine he'll have to down the road. How much better to give the accolades and comply?


What follows is, perhaps, the most polite cease and desist ever written. If it wasn’t signed by some lawyer, I’d imagine ol’ Gentleman Jack penning it himself, twirling his bushy mustache.
In case you’re wondering, no, my publisher, Lazy Fascist Press (http://lazyfascistpress.com/), will not be taking them up on their offer. We’re proudly independent and don’t need any of that sweet corporate booze money to redo the cover.
*Good news if you already own a copy of Broken Piano for President: that baby’s going to be a collector’s item.