Forum:Help with Copywrite infringment

http://www.freeinfosociety.com/

help me report this


 * I've sent the link to Gstaff on the official Bethesda forums; he can take it from there. -- 16:59, September 30, 2010 (UTC)

I also made a thread on the BF's as well. Tezzla Cannon 17:01, September 30, 2010 (UTC)

k thanks for the help, sorry about formating, dont really edit much here

Is it 'cause of the vault boy? Sheesh... Fanboy #1. MFToast - talk 21:14, September 30, 2010 (UTC)

Are you suggesting that they shouldn't pursue a copyright violation claim since it's "only Vault Boy"? Would Disney let "only Mickey Mouse" slide? Would Warner Brothers let "only Bugs Bunny" be used without permission? I think not. Same deal for Vault Boy. -- 21:55, September 30, 2010 (UTC)

Well, considering that Vault Boy is only an amalgamation of generic 50's icons anyhow, it seems irrational (sort of evil?) to target such a small website for using it in their logo. Shall we go tell Bethesda about the evil Dutch tile salesmen, as well? Are these people truly disrupting Bethesda's gravy train? That's just hard to swallow. MFToast - talk 22:18, September 30, 2010 (UTC)
 * It's a copyrighted logo, which Bethesda currently owns. If they want to press charges, they will; it's their legal right.

IANAL but I understand that Trademarks are a "use it or lose it" thing. If you don't protect it, you can kiss it goodbye Agent c 23:08, September 30, 2010 (UTC)

Nobody likes a tattle tale. You see, Momthesda only sued that pizza place because they were making money. Freeinfosociety.com doesn't seem to be making any money at all. Hence the name. How can they use this logo and do anything other than promote the product which millions of people link it to? MFToast - talk 01:39, October 1, 2010 (UTC)
 * It's their legal right to sue, whether you like it or not. They have legal grounds (unlawful usage of a copyrighted intellectual property) to sue, and if they do, the courts will likely rule in their favor. And "tattle tale"? How old are you, 10? 01:56, October 1, 2010 (UTC)

Most likely it'll go down like this: Zenimax Media sends Freeinfosociety.com a cease and desist letter, Freeinfosociety.com responds by removing the infringing material, and no lawsuits need be filed, nor damages claimed. -- 02:04, October 1, 2010 (UTC)
 * You're probably right, Kris. Just like what happened between nationstates.net and the UN. 02:06, October 1, 2010 (UTC)