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Apple Sues Steve Jobs Figurine Maker Over Likeness
eldavojohn writes "Techdirt brings word that China-based MIC Gadget, the maker of a four inch 'SJ figurine,' is being sued by Apple to stop making the product. The fairly well detailed figurine went for $80 and the manufacturer offered updates as it quickly sold out of the first 300 and was subsequently sued before starting a second batch. The glasses, the black turtle neck, the salt and pepper beard, the blue jeans and the new balance sneakers — that is Steve Jobs' look and you don't even have to consider the smug look or the iPhone 4 in his hand while standing in a classic press event spotlight pose. So far, this notice for copyright infringement only exists for the 'SJ figurine' (no mention of Apple or Jobs in the store listing) but it appears other companies are allowing MIC Gadget some leeway with trademarks or perhaps they just haven't noticed yet. Could it be that Apple is just concerned that their followers are purchasing lead-painted false idols?"
"Thou Shalt Not Make Graven Images or Question His Profits." It's right there in the Holy Mac User Guide, people!
The glasses, the black turtle neck, the salt and pepper beard, the blue jeans and the new balance sneakers
It also talks to you, although the speech cuts off if you hold it wrong.
"Science flies us to the moon. Religion flies us into buildings." - Victor Stenger
I don't see how this even closely resembles Steve Jobs.. the head is waaay to small..
once more into the breach
probably knows his customer base and doesn't want his likeness lubed up and inserted in unseemly places.
Steve has an insanely big head!
It looks nothing like Steve Jobs, Steve Jobs' head is way bigger in real life.
I was in the process of making a Steve Jobs blow-up doll - extra tight asshole and mouth - for the guys who always wanted to sleep with him.
It had the faux black turtle neck, rimless glasses, jeans, and razor stubble. The better model had a synthetic voice that said, "I'm am now introducing this new iMac." Hit the button again, and it cycles though all of Apple's products.
I was going to make a killing!
In a gift box along with a half-dozen 4" steel hat pins?
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Apple hates fun.
That's because GNU/fun is FOSS.
Apple prefers iFun(tm), which is under the BSD license.
the preceding comment is my own and in no way reflects the opinion of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
The t-shirt seller lost.
You expected Chuck Norris to lose?
The three laws of thermodynamics:(1) You can't win. (2) You can't break even. (3) You can't even quit.
Steve Balmer is insisting that Microsoft sue anybody making a figurine that looks like a complete asshole...
I've abandoned my search for truth; now I'm just looking for some useful delusions.
Read the article, people. Apple's not objecting to a Steve Jobs statue; it is complaining that "statue Jobs" is wearing chinos and a sweatshirt - that's diluting the brand.
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