As far as I can tell, he has only trademarked 'Launch', a conference (77966135). Still, it would be polite and appropriate to get the blessing of someone on this sort of thing since, as you've said, the flattery of imitation is pretty clear...
-----Original Message----- From: silicon-beach-australia@googlegroups.com [mailto:silicon-beach-austra...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Renai LeMay Sent: Tuesday, 9 November 2010 12:26 AM To: Silicon Beach Australia Subject: [SiliconBeach] Re: This week in startups - Sydney Seriously -- on TWIST he's a lovely guy ... but realistically, he would not hesitate to defend his trademarks. Frankly, unless you have a licence (and I'm happy to rescind my comments if there is a licensing arrangement here), advertising that you are bringing "the This Week in Startups concept to Sydney" is asking for a cease and desist letter. This Week in Startups is a property of Jason Calacanis. Can you imagine if someone started a website called "TechCrunch Australia" to "bring the TechCrunch concept to Australia"? Arrington's lawyers would be all over that like flies on a dead dog. And as soon as Calacanis discovers this, he will be too. It's not like he doesn't keep an eye on Australia -- I know people who communicate with him. I'm sorry -- I'll do everything I can to help the startup community in Australia. But I won't link to TWIST Sydney unless it changes its name to something which is not going to get them the guys -- and anyone else who happens to be around and involved. There are just some things you don't do -- and nicking someone's brand and appending "Sydney" to it is one of them. The site even advertises that it's based on a Calacanis property: "After being inspired by the ThisWeekIn Startups web show hosted by Jason Calacanis, two Sydneysiders decided to create their own local version." Any lawyer would have a field day with this. Renai Leo Perez & myself are bringing the This Week in Startups concept to Sydney > (Actually a cross between This Week in Venture Capital & This Week in > Startups). On Nov 8, 10:13 pm, Geoff McQueen - Hiive Systems <geoff.mcqu...@hiivesystems.com> wrote: > I know a few people who'd like to call him out for being heavy handed on the > community if he decided to do that... could have a bit of a Streisand effect. > ;-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Silicon Beach Australia mailing list. Guidelines on discussion: http://tr.im/ujKF No lurkers! It is expected that you introduce yourself: http://tr.im/ujMm To post to this group, send email to silicon-beach-australia@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to silicon-beach-australia+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/silicon-beach-australia?hl=en?hl=en -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Silicon Beach Australia mailing list. Guidelines on discussion: http://tr.im/ujKF No lurkers! It is expected that you introduce yourself: http://tr.im/ujMm To post to this group, send email to silicon-beach-australia@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to silicon-beach-australia+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/silicon-beach-australia?hl=en?hl=en
