In Los Angeles, the regular ceremony Academy Awards - Oscar. Best film of the year, if you missed, recognized the picture Steve McQueen 12 years of slavery. And now we would like to talk about some of the legal adventures associated with Oscar. At the opening ceremony of Oscar in 1989 appeared in the classic Disney Snow White costume and delighted the audience with a ten-minute performance of songs and dances. This number was not to the liking of Disney, which has filed a lawsuit against Academy, the organization responsible for the award. Academy has just apologized, and Disney immediately withdrawn the claim. In 2007, the Academy has sued the owner of the site and Oscarwatch kinoblogera Sasha Stone. The site was created in 1998 and was engaged in that published comments , predictions, analyzes , and other information pertaining to the Oscar . Academy accused online resource in the illegal use of its trademark, trademark counterfeiting, which led to a decrease in its recognition, as well as in violation of the law on the protection of consumers against cybersquatting - registering for sale to interested parties of Internet addresses that resemble well-known brands . In this case, the plaintiff has caused discontent domain name - Oscarwatch. In 2010, a similar lawsuit was fought between Academy and Go Daddy - the worlds largest domain name registrar. Academy is also accused Go Daddy to cybersquatting. Go Daddy sells domain, and the plaintiff noticed that many of the names reminded title premium or the organizer, for example, FutureOscarWinner.net, collegiateAcadamyAwards, OscarAtTheMovies and others. The court ruled in favor of the Academy, ruling that the names of 177 sold by Go Daddy Domain consonant Oscar, should be changed. In November 2013 the Academy was surprised to learn that her premium can be obtained not only by winning the nomination, but ordering a statue in online stores of eBay. On eBay Oscar can be purchased for $ 850. Craftsman who turned commerce helpful was Mr. Jamie de la Rosa. By that time he has sold nine statuettes. Academy sued Mr. Jaime de la Rosa, accusing him of copyright infringement, trademark counterfeiting, distorted representation and decrease brand awareness . The courts decision is expected this year. In 1996, Frank Sheftel chocolatiers from Hollywood got an unusual request: he was instructed to make chocolate Oscars for a private party. Learning of this, the Academy immediately sued the confectioner. But brave chocolatiers did not hesitate and said he would fight to the last. Due to its onslaught, Mr. Sheftel alone won this case. With the French telecommunications corporation France Telecom Academy decided the dispute out of court. Misunderstanding arose because France Telecom used without authorization of the symbolism of Oscar on telephone cards. But after talks with Academy award pleaded guilty and voluntarily paid to the injured party $ 41,000. The cards were withdrawn from circulation. In 2007, Academy are deeply concerned about selling ad Oscar received silent film actress Mary Pickford in 1975. To prevent the sale of Oscar film academy appealed to the court . Its representatives have expressed confidence that it has the right to buy Academy historic statue, and for only $ 10 . After the death of Pickford statuette owned her late husband. They expect to receive the gold figurine $ 500,000 . Academy is considered profane art values . In 2008, the court banned the heirs sell the Oscar , stating that they must abide by the contract signed by most Pickford According to this document, Academy should cancel any transaction for the sale of Oscar and considered him as his compensation for the owner $ 10.
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