U.S. District Court Judge Denny Chin ruled Friday that the tome’s title, “Lies, and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right,” is a parody with little likelihood of confusing consumers.
“This case is wholly without merit, both factually and legally,” Chin said.
Fox, which is still deliberating its options but isn’t expected to appeal the denial, said in a statement: “We didn’t care if it was Al Franken, ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic or Al Lewis. We were there to protect our trademark and our talent.”
Franken called the ruling a victory for the First Amendment and satirists everywhere — “even bad satirists.”
“In addition to thanking my own lawyers,” Franken said, “I’d like to thank Fox’s lawyers for filing one of the stupidest briefs I’ve ever seen in my life.”
A victory for the First Amendment?
A victory for good or bad satirists?
First of all I’m glad he put the word “bad” in there because this man is not funny nor clever.
As for this being a First Amendment victory – - well to use one of his own words – - that’s the “stupidest” thing I’ve ever heard.
This isn’t a victory at all – - it sets a negative precedence that no matter if your trademark is legally yours or not – - it doesn’t matter because the court will not enforce it.
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