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Re: Chuck Norris has died

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Interesting. I get the likeness thing, but surely one could publish jokes about anyone they wish and that would be satire or fair use or something? Facts and copyright is an interesting one, because I'm surprised a fact can be copyrighted, unless it's the wording specifically.

For better or worse, in the US you can pretty much sue anyone for anything. A court certainly requires more evidence to declare liability than Apple would to remove an app. As far as copywriting facts, are you really under the impression that Chuck Norris is the only man who can factually slam a revolving door? :)

> are you really under the impression that Chuck Norris is the only man who can factually slam a revolving door? :)

Face palm I hadn't realised we weren't talking about _actual_ facts about him, this makes a lot more sense now.

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Is it trademark, or IP. If someone made a list of Mickey Mouse jokes, Disney's law department will send them a letter too. Chuck Norris is a person/name but also a persona.

Also, perhaps it was Norris' lawyer acting on behalf of him. Maybe he didn't even know about it.

I don't see how that matters. If someone is acting in your name, you best keep tabs on what they're doing.

Re: Chuck Norris has died

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post #86

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> would he be remembered anywhere as well? You underestimate how popular Walker, Texas Ranger was. It wasn't pulling ratings like Seinfeld, ER, or Friends, but it was a solid primetime staple for almost a decade. I never watched it myself, but the 50+ demo loved it.

Maybe for people in the US. Internationally? I haven't watched a single episode of WTR, I don't know anyone who has, but everyone knows who Chuck Norris was.

Jesus, sounds like I'm just too young then.
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