Mexican Piñata Vendors Shut Down
Darth Vader, Thomas the Tank Engine, Tigger and Shrek, were among the piñata characters confiscated by Mexican police. In classic “free culture” ideology, a Mexican vendor stated his view point on fair use:
“A piñata is Mexican,” said Eduardo Bejaramo, a vendor who had been detained in the raid. “It’s just newspaper with paint on it. We’re not copying music or films. We’re doing all this by hand. How can we copy if Marvel does not make piñatas?”
Seems Bejaramo has taken one too many piñata beatings. Via The New York Times.
Tags: Art Law, copyright infringement, intellectual property, marvel comics, piracy, star wars, Trademark
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