Tuesday, June 12, 2012

"We conclude that the First Amendment interests in artistic expression so clearly outweigh whatever consumer confusion that might exist ..."

"... on these facts that we must necessarily conclude that there has been no violation of the Lanham Act with respect to the paintings, prints, and calendars."

Big win for sports artist Daniel Moore on appeal.  Rebecca Tushnet comments here.  Birmingham News story here.  I predicted a two-touchdown victory for Moore when this all got started five-plus years ago.