•There are several defenses and Trends indicate an open field for creative litigation and ADR
•There are 15 USC 1129 statutory exceptions for famous persons whose names are related to some “fan club”
•that is a front for a gambling ring or a legitimate fan club makes a lot of difference.
•Legitimate use has been hinted on a true fan club, web site not just selling or
•Just getting hits
•In Defamation the elements remain the same as torts with a twist:
•Damages might multiply fast because of the
•Instant International internet.
•Truth will still be a defense, and in the BIHARI case the decorating family got no injunction.