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   Zoolook to Galen   
   Re: Shogakukan Bans Fan Art   
   31 Mar 11 23:58:05   
   
   XPost: rec.arts.anime.misc   
   From: mr.zoolook@gmail.com   
      
   On 31/03/2011 15:21, Galen wrote:   
   > On Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:37:42 +0100, Zoolook   
   > wrote:   
   >   
   >> On 31/03/2011 02:28, Inu-Yasha wrote:   
   >>> I thought imitation was the sincerest form of flattery. Are you   
   >>> infringing on a trademark or copyright if you dress up as a character   
   >>> from the product when there is no intent to profit, or deny profit?   
   >>   
   >   
   >   
   > What about the coffee cup with Stan Lee's image on it?   
   > Does that infringe upon his character?   
   >   
   > -Galen   
      
   I am also thinking how they expect to bring sales to any new manga they   
   produce, since without any reviews - how will people even know its on sale?   
      
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