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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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Oct 6

Written by: admin
Tuesday, October 06, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

SUBJECT: The Maleflixxx Cock and Tail Hour

October 6, 2009, Toronto, ON – This past Thursday, Maleflixxx kicked off the first of many “Cock and Tail Hour” events at Woody’s Toronto with Channel 1 Exclusive Jeremy Bilding. The “Maleflixxx Cock and Tail Hour” gives fans a chance to meet their favorite porn stars, participate in a live Q & A session, and watch them perform live. In addition, each event will raise money for a local charity. This past event was held to support Toronto’s Gay Hockey League.

Eric Johnson, President of Sureflix Digital Distribution, owners and operators of the Maleflixxx network of sites, stated, “The Maleflixxx team is excited to host some of the hottest stars in the industry and to give the fans of Toronto a real treat.” Johnson went on to explain, “This event is also a great chance for us to support our local GLBT community and give back.”

During this star-studded event, consumers will have a chance to get up close and personal with some of the industries hottest stars that appear on the Maleflixxx network. There will be photo sessions, meet and greets, and live performances. To learn more and see pictures from past events, go to cockandtailparty.com.

Jeremy Bilding, Channel 1 Exclusive and the first guest of the “Maleflixxx Cock and Tail Hour” recently said, “Everyone at Maleflixxx went above and beyond to ensure that the crowd and I at Woody's had a great time.” Bilding continued, “I'm so glad that I was able to help out with the fundraiser, and hope that the Toronto Gay Hockey League has an amazing season this year too. I can't wait to come back and see everyone again; The people in Toronto have always been so friendly and good to me.”

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The Maleflixxx Cock and Tail Party sponsors are:

For more information, please contact:

Maleflixxx/Sureflix Digital Distribution
Ewan French
416-907-7859 x: 226 (EST)
ewan@sureflix.com

Sureflix Digital Distribution Inc. is a leading digital distributor of adult programming in the worldwide television broadcast markets and Internet VOD markets, including IPTV and mobile. Sureflix provides digital distribution services for many of the top production studios including, Blue Blake, Hot House, COLT, BelAmi and Lucas Entertainment. Sureflix operates the world's largest network of gay pay-per-view VOD websites, including its flagship site, www.maleflixxx.tv, as well as the gay erotic television channel in Canada, Maleflixxx Television and the pay-per-minute site www.splashshots.com that features gay adult content. To sign up as a Maleflixxx Affiliate, please visit www.maleflixxx-affiliates.com.


 

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