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Loss of Pinterest Trademark in the E.U. Holds Lessons for Adult Companies
Everyone has heard of Pinterest, right? Well who do you think owns the trademark to "Pinterest”? The answer depends upon which country you're in, and it might surprise you.
Industry Outlook: Ask The Lawyers
The legal trends we will most likely see in 2014 will focus on the shift in adult entertainment from professional porn stars to webcam models, escorts and amateur models.
Legal Reality: Trademark Basics
We live in the age of information. It is an extraordinary time, unlike all others, where literally billions of people have access to an unprecedented amount and scope of content.
2257 Compliance?
Our firm’s approach to adult entertainment law has always included the use of technology in conjunction with legal advice. So, years ago, when Congress passed the Child Online Protection Act (COPA) requiring that all adult websites incorporate some form of user age verification, we created the BirthDateVerifier to offer our clients a legal compliance option, while the courts sorted out the constitutionality of the law.
Legal Reality: More Pooling for Porn
Last month I reported what some very good news regarding new federal securities regulations that went into effect in September that conditionally allow start-ups and small businesses to use Internet advertising and other mass marketing means to raise investment capital for businesses.
Corpus Juris: Filming in California?
In July, a federal judge largely upheld Congress’ most recent changes to 18 U.S.C. § 2257, the highly burdensome record-keeping regime that requires adult content producers to verify the age of performers by inspecting identification documents and maintaining cross-referenced records of those identification documents.
Crowdfunding: Pooling for Porn
On Sept. 23, new securities regulations went into effect allowing start-ups and small businesses to use Internet advertising and other mass marketing means raise investment capital for business.
Corpus Juris: Checking Their Rep
Through most of its history, the adult entertainment industry was reluctant to seek the aid of the judicial system to resolve business disputes. There were exceptions. Playboy, with its air of pseudo-respectability, routinely litigated cases to protect its valuable trademarks, including its bunny logo. When Jerry Falwell won on an intentional infliction of emotional distress claim against Larry Flynt and Hustler magazine in district court, Larry Flynt returned fire appealing the ruling all the way to a successful conclusion at the U.S. Supreme Court in a landmark decision.
Nailing the ‘Trolls’
It seems like there is nothing that Republicans and Democrats in Washington D.C. agree on these days. The partisan chasm dividing the parties has practically petrified the lawmaking process in Congress. But amid all the rancor and differences, there is one issue that has not only inspired bipartisan agreement, but has surprisingly motivated both parties to actually cooperate with each other. Even more surprising, is the fact that many Democrats, including the president, and many Republicans are on the same side of this issue with ... brace yourself ... most adult entertainment companies. What could possibly bring together bitter partisan foes and, of all things, the adult entertainment industry? The answer is that most amazing of bedfellow makers, the “patent troll.”
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
SUBJECT: Maleflixxx 2009 People's Choice Award Nominees Announced
April 2, 2009, Toronto, ON - Maleflixxx, a global leader in gay adult Video-On-Demand (VOD) and Digital Distribution has announced the nominees of the 2009 Maleflixxx People's Choice Award. For the fifth year in a row, the award winner, voted by fans will be announced on stage during the 2009 Grabby Awards in Chicago, IL.
The Maleflixxx People's Choice Award nominees are selected through viewer response, overall production quality and the strength of each production's erotic content. This year’s nominees are:
• Couples III (COLT Studio Group)
• Cuma Sutra (Black Scorpion)
• Dreams of Rafael (Black Scorpion)
• Fear (Titan Media)
• Jockstrap (Hot House)
• Muscle Men Moving Company Inc. 2 (Blue Blake)
• Navy Blues (Centaur Films Inc)
• Rocks and Hard Place (Kristen Bjorn)
• The Intern (Lucas Entertainment)
• The Men I Wanted (Lucas Kazan)
Eric Johnson, President and CEO of Sureflix Digital Distribution, parent company of Maleflixxx, recently stated, “This is a great opportunity to not only recognize some of the top studios in the industry, but to also acknowledge the amazing fans that support their work.” Johnson continued, “At the end of the day, we are here because of the fans and it is our goal to ensure they have a voice.”
Viewers of the Maleflixxx global network can watch and vote for their favorite video. There is no purchase required for fans to cast their vote. If you do not have a user name, please sign up now to receive your free account. Please note, voting ends on April 30th, 2009 so if you have not yet voted, you still have time!
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE NOW
Maleflixxx is proud to be a platinum sponsor of the Annual Grabby Awards, which will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 23rd, at the Park West Theater in Chicago! To see preview clips from all of the People's Choice Nominees, please click here!
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For more information, please contact:
Maleflixxx/Sureflix Digital Distribution
Ewan French
ewan@sureflix.com
416-907-7859 x 226(EST)
Background Information:
The Grabby Awards: In 1992, the first Grabby Erotic Gay Video Awards were published in Gay Chicago Magazine. Seven years later, the first live Grabby Awards Show (and orgy!) was held at Man's Country Bathhouse. As the Grabby Awards grew, it moved to larger venues and now includes events that span Memorial Day weekend.
The Grabby Awards believe in giving back to the gay community so why we partner with TPAN to raise thousands of dollars to promote HIV testing & awareness.
To learn more about the Grabbys please visit www.grabbys.com
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Sureflix Digital Distribution Inc. is the world's leading digital distributor of gay adult programming in the worldwide television, mobile and Internet VOD markets, including IPTV. Sureflix provides digital distribution services for many of the top gay production studios around the globe. Sureflix operates the world's largest network of gay pay-per-view VOD Websites, including its flagship site, www.maleflixxx.tv. The Maleflixxx affiliates program, www.maleflixxx-affiliates.com, offers webmasters a wide variety of services and products including VOD channels and a "Build Your Own Cinema" program. In addition, Maleflixxx operates the gay erotic television channel in Canada, Maleflixxx Television. Recognized as the world’s foremost authority on gay adult content, the organization’s claim to fame is not only its in-depth knowledge of gay adult programming, but also its VOD technology and gay marketing expertise, which is second to none. Most recently, Sureflix launched its Pay-Per-Second platform Splashshots.com and its online blogging community Maleflixxx TRIBE.
For more information on Sureflix Digital Distribution email: media@sureflix.com
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Claudia Kealoha: More than Just Another Pretty Pair
<a href="http://www.ynot.com/content/attachments/21537-claudiakealoha1-jpg.html?amp;d=1393966588 " id="attachment21537" rel="Lightbox_0" ><img src="http://www.ynot.com/content/attachments/21537-claudiakealoha1-jpg.html?amp;d=1393966588 " border="0" alt="Born in Honolulu, Claudia Kealoha is an erotic model and webcam girl. Though the rest of her body is noteworthy for its luscious curves, her most famous asset is a bodacious DD bosom." class="align_left size_medium" title="Claudia Kealoha" description="Born in Honolulu, Claudia Kealoha is an erotic model and webcam girl. Though the rest of her body is noteworthy for its luscious curves, her most famous asset is a bodacious DD bosom." /></a><br />
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Brand Management, Sales Training, Warehousing for Novelty Market
<a href="http://www.ynot.com/content/attachments/21535-steme360-jpg.html?amp;d=1393964029 " id="attachment21535" rel="Lightbox_0" ><img src="http://www.ynot.com/content/attachments/21535-steme360-jpg.html?amp;d=1393964029 " border="0" alt="Steme360, led by former LELO marketing and sales manager Shaye Saldana, re-launched its website this week. The firm specializes in assisting small- and medium-sized boutique novelty manufacturers to create relationships with national and international retail outlets as well as consumers." class="align_left size_medium" title="Steme360" description="Steme360, led by former LELO marketing and sales manager Shaye Saldana, re-launched its website this week. The firm specializes in
Usual Suspects Lead MIMs 2014 Dirty Dozen List
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Naked with Chanel Seeks Continued Funding
<a href="http://www.ynot.com/content/attachments/21526-nakedwithchanel-jpg.html?amp;d=1393875490 " id="attachment21526" rel="Lightbox_0" ><img src="http://www.ynot.com/content/attachments/21526-nakedwithchanel-jpg.html?amp;d=1393875490 " border="0" alt="Chanel Preston has launched a second Indiegogo campaign to continue financing her dream of a world less plagued by body- and sexuality-related shame." class="align_left size_medium" title="Naked with Chanel" description="Chanel Preston has launched a second Indiegogo campaign to continue financing her dream of a world less plagued by body- and sexuality-related shame." /></a><b>LOS ANGELES</b> Chanel Preston has launched a second Indiegogo campaign
Ass Hysteria Bows Online
<a href="http://www.ynot.com/content/attachments/21524-lewood-jpg.html?amp;d=1393872659 " id="attachment21524" rel="Lightbox_0" ><img src="http://www.ynot.com/content/attachments/21524-lewood-jpg.html?amp;d=1393872659 " border="0" alt="LeWood has joined the parade of adult studios that are making a habit of debuting new titles online ahead of brick-and-mortar distribution. Producers call the tactic “added value” for hard-core fans, but the process seems to be working well for the studios’ bottom lines, as well." class="align_left size_medium" title="Mark Wood and Francesca Le" description="LeWood has joined the parade of adult studios that are making a habit of debuting new titles online ahead
10th Annual Phoenix Forum Golf Tourney Set to Tee Off March 26
<a href="http://www.ynot.com/content/attachments/21530-asukarsten-jpg.html?amp;d=1393878962 " id="attachment21530" rel="Lightbox_0" ><img src="http://www.ynot.com/content/attachments/21530-asukarsten-jpg.html?amp;d=1393878962 " border="0" alt="For the 10th consecutive year, the Phoenix Forum Charity Golf Tournament will raise funds to support a worthy cause. Registration for the event, set to begin at noon March 26 at the Karsten Golf Course on the grounds of Arizona State University, opened Monday." class="align_left size_medium" title="ASU Karsten Golf Course" description="For the 10th consecutive year, the Phoenix Forum Charity Golf Tournament will raise funds to support a worthy cause. Registration for the event,
Allie Haze: Living the Porn Life
<a href="http://www.ynot.com/content/attachments/21519-alliehaze1-jpg.html?amp;d=1393623240 " id="attachment21519" rel="Lightbox_0" ><img src="http://www.ynot.com/content/attachments/21519-alliehaze1-jpg.html?amp;d=1393623240 " border="0" alt="Porn starlet Allie Haze seems to be going from strength to strength. Blessed with a girl-next-door look, she graced the pages of Penthouse as the magazine’s January 2014 Pet of the Month." class="align_left size_medium" title="Allie Haze" description="Porn starlet Allie Haze seems to be going from strength to strength. Blessed with a girl-next-door look, she graced the pages of Penthouse as the magazine’s January 2014 Pet of the Month." /></a><br
American Company Acquires Venerable UK Nude Site
<a href="http://www.ynot.com/content/attachments/21517-domaijennimichelle-jpg.html?amp;d=1393622050 " id="attachment21517" rel="Lightbox_0" ><img src="http://www.ynot.com/content/attachments/21517-domaijennimichelle-jpg.html?amp;d=1393622050 " border="0" alt="Erotic network MetArt has acquired two long-running UK-based sites known for presenting “the art of the simple nude”: DOMAI.com and GoddessNudes.com." class="align_left size_medium" title="Jenni and Michelle" description="Erotic network MetArt has acquired two long-running UK-based sites known for presenting “the art of the simple nude”: DOMAI.com and GoddessNudes.com." /></a><b>LOS ANGELES</b> Erotic network MetArt has acquired
Happy Hour May Never be the Same
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NATS Adds ATVOD-compliant Safeguards
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AHF's L.A. City Health Dept. Initiative Thrown Out in Court
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has blocked the AIDS Health Care Foundation’s proposal to create a separate city health department, ruling that it was in conflict with the state's health care laws.
Treasure Island Media Vows to Fight Cal/OSHA Decision
In response to a Cal/OSHA decision delivered on Jan. 8 that rejected an appeal by Treasure Island Media (TIM) and found it guilty of workplace health code violations, the gay studio has vowed to continue to challenge the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) and Cal/OSHA and subsequent fines centering on its 2009 film, “The 1000 Load Fuck.”
Revenge Porn King Hunter Moore Indicted
Revenge porn king Hunter Moore, founder of IsAnyoneUp.com, was arrested by FBI agents and indicted by a federal grand jury along with an alleged co-conspirator.
Distributor Claims Another Victory in Playboy Energy Drink Battle
CirTran Corporation, the distributor of Playboy Energy drinks, claimed another victory in its battle with the entertainment giant, claiming a federal court in Illinois has reaffirmed an earlier decision to dismiss a complaint brought by Playboy Enterprises against Play Beverages, a partner of CirTran Beverages.
Playboy, Other Men's Magazines Busted for Obscenity in Philippines
A host of men’s magazines including Playboy have been busted for obscenity in the Philippines.
Miami New Times Questions Legality of Fla. Porn Shoots
The question of whether shooting porn in South Florida — a recent haven for mandatory condom law-weary Porn Valley producers and online companies — is legal, is being questioned by the local media and lawyers.
Mandatory Penis Monitoring Device Is Invasive — Appeals Court
A federal appeals court ruled this week that a convicted sex offender does not have to submit to a penile plethysmograph as a condition of his supervised release from jail.
Playboy Vows to Continue Energy Drink Fight
Despite a ruling last July by a Chicago judge that barred Playboy from terminating its energy drink licensing agreement with CirTran Corporation, Playboy is vowing to continue the fight.
Vivid to Request Accelerated Docket on Measure B Appeal
Vivid Entertainment and performers Kayden Kross and Logan Pierce said today they will request the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to accelerate the hearing of their appeal of a recent U.S. District Court decision regarding Measure B, which requires the use of condoms in the production of adult movies in Los Angeles County.
Judge Issues Key Rulings in Measure B Case
In a mixed ruling over the fate of Measure B, a federal judge has denied Vivid Entertainment’s motion for preliminary injunction in part and denied the AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s motion in part to dismiss the case.
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