The EDM DJ and producer initially believed Deadmouse: the Musical infringed the copyright of his brand, before coming to understand it was a parody
For a brief moment, it seemed as though an intellectual property infringement claim would stop one rodent-themed show from debuting at Toronto’s fringe theatre festival next month.
The theatre set to stage Deadmouse: the Musical, a tale of “a mouse who wants to be a house DJ but is discriminated against for being a mouse”, was sent a cease-and-desist letter by lawyers working on behalf of electronic music producer Deadmau5, on 17 June – he was none too happy with the production’s similarity to his registered trademarks.
how not to be creative. http://pic.twitter.com/FEVtcu8vFo
... cont'd ... and thats why its always best to approach people beforehand. *shrug* http://pic.twitter.com/HrMz5z1dSG
Continue reading...by Tshepo Mokoena via Electronic music | The Guardian
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