Apple Sues Steve Jobs Figurine Maker Over Likeness 172
eldavojohn writes "Techdirt brings word that China-based MIC Gadget, the maker of a four inch 'SJ figurine,' is being sued by Apple to stop making the product. The fairly well detailed figurine went for $80 and the manufacturer offered updates as it quickly sold out of the first 300 and was subsequently sued before starting a second batch. The glasses, the black turtle neck, the salt and pepper beard, the blue jeans and the new balance sneakers — that is Steve Jobs' look and you don't even have to consider the smug look or the iPhone 4 in his hand while standing in a classic press event spotlight pose. So far, this notice for copyright infringement only exists for the 'SJ figurine' (no mention of Apple or Jobs in the store listing) but it appears other companies are allowing MIC Gadget some leeway with trademarks or perhaps they just haven't noticed yet. Could it be that Apple is just concerned that their followers are purchasing lead-painted false idols?"
Father Steve expressly forbid this! (Score:5, Funny)
"Thou Shalt Not Make Graven Images or Question His Profits." It's right there in the Holy Mac User Guide, people!
Hold it wrong? (Score:3, Funny)
The glasses, the black turtle neck, the salt and pepper beard, the blue jeans and the new balance sneakers
It also talks to you, although the speech cuts off if you hold it wrong.
bad likeness (Score:5, Funny)
Steve Jobs (Score:2, Funny)
probably knows his customer base and doesn't want his likeness lubed up and inserted in unseemly places.
Perfect Likeness! (Score:3, Funny)
Its head is to small to be Steve Jobs (Score:1, Funny)
It looks nothing like Steve Jobs, Steve Jobs' head is way bigger in real life.
Blows my business plan! (Score:1, Funny)
I was in the process of making a Steve Jobs blow-up doll - extra tight asshole and mouth - for the guys who always wanted to sleep with him.
It had the faux black turtle neck, rimless glasses, jeans, and razor stubble. The better model had a synthetic voice that said, "I'm am now introducing this new iMac." Hit the button again, and it cycles though all of Apple's products.
I was going to make a killing!
Is this available in wax? (Score:3, Funny)
In a gift box along with a half-dozen 4" steel hat pins?
simple business (Score:4, Funny)
Apple hates fun.
That's because GNU/fun is FOSS.
Apple prefers iFun(tm), which is under the BSD license.
Re:What is the basis for the suit? (Score:4, Funny)
The t-shirt seller lost.
You expected Chuck Norris to lose?
In other news (Score:4, Funny)
Misses the point completely (Score:3, Funny)
Read the article, people. Apple's not objecting to a Steve Jobs statue; it is complaining that "statue Jobs" is wearing chinos and a sweatshirt - that's diluting the brand.