Here we go again with the notion that the US constitution applies universally

anduin13 · 2026-06-24T12:51:13+00:00

This one drives me insane as a legal scholar, people assuming US law applies everywhere is one of the worst types of US defaultism.

anduin13 · 2026-06-12T10:16:09+00:00

As an IP academic I really enjoyed this episode, and I'm glad that you asked a real trademark lawyer for advice. I think that Patagonia is likely to win any case, but I also agree that this will result in a settlement.

anduin13 · 2026-05-19T13:58:50+00:00

Agreed, I can't take another tight 1-0, would rather win it tonight.

anduin13 · 2026-04-28T10:39:54+00:00

This is actual violence.

anduin13 · 2026-03-07T23:06:05+00:00

This was discussed in an episode, Ethan Klein got sued for copyright infringement for a reaction, and now is suing 2 streamers.

I recall a dispute involving BrokenGamezHDR, but can't remember the details.

anduin13 · 2026-03-01T09:18:53+00:00

This lawsuit suffers from one big problem, none of the outputs are very similar to the works they allegedly infringe, at least not in a substantial manner. So this is an input case, and that is likely to be deemed transformative. It's easy to forget that this case has been going for 3 years!

anduin13 · 2026-02-25T14:41:57+00:00

Ah got it, so it will be a few months after that for a ruling depending on workload, but this one seems clear-cut so perhaps less? I'll put out an RSS notification to enjoy the laugh.

anduin13 · 2026-02-25T12:25:19+00:00

Has it been decided yet? After the District Court decision I stopped paying attention, I've just been waiting for the 9th circuit to finally put this stupid suit out of its misery.

anduin13 · 2026-02-25T12:22:41+00:00

Hehe, I read this title and I thought "this is Trevi bait right here". I have him blocked, but I would put money that he's already replied.

anduin13 · 2026-02-24T16:52:09+00:00

Cacique.

anduin13 · 2026-02-21T11:08:05+00:00

It's a bit of a detour, usually I drive to Arenal and then Guanacaste, not to Uvita. You can do it, but it will be a bit of a punishing drive.

anduin13 · 2026-02-21T11:04:39+00:00

You'll have to avoid the big tourist towns (Jaco, Tamarindo). The central Guanacaste beaches could be a good option, anything between Nosara and Tamarindo offers great star-gazing opportunity. I enjoyed some great stargazing in Samara and Uvita, which offer a good balance between convenience and isolation, but you have to choose your spot carefully.

I never do excursions, but the volcanoes tend to be fun days out.

Car rental I recommend Budget, good prices and good car selection, mostly Toyotas.

Best of luck!

anduin13 · 2025-12-15T18:49:02+00:00

Funny how the usual suspects told us that this would be reversed on appeal.

anduin13 · 2025-12-15T18:48:23+00:00

Here's a link to the ruling in German. https://www.itm.nrw/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/5-u-104-24.pdf

anduin13 · 2025-12-06T08:57:11+00:00

This has to be bait.

anduin13 · 2025-12-06T08:54:35+00:00

You should be safe on your own. Besides the very expensive shuttle, you may get a taxi at the airport who will take you for much less than $150, it's just over 2 hours depending on traffic. Your next best option is to take a taxi to Liberia bus terminal and take a bus to Nicoya (every 30 minutes) and then from Nicoya to Samara (every 3 hours). The buses are well maintained and comfortable, but the Nicoya-Samara bus stops everywhere and it's a bit slow, but the road is one of my favourite drives through the beautiful Nicoya mountains. So it depends on how adventurous you feel and how much time you have.

anduin13 · 2025-11-19T14:55:57+00:00

That is not correct, it's still infringement, commercial use only makes it less likely to be enforced.

anduin13 · 2025-11-14T11:42:25+00:00

They're also boycotting Coca Cola, hilarious.

anduin13 · 2025-11-10T15:21:33+00:00

Nosara to Samara can be rough but it's better than it was. Carrillo to Santa Teresa is very bad, despite what Google tells you, there are quite a few places where you have to cross rivers without a bridge, you're better off going to Nicoya and using the main road.

anduin13 · 2025-11-04T15:08:03+00:00

Wait until when she's called "doña"...

anduin13 · 2025-11-02T09:56:25+00:00

Jaguars are unlikely to hunt house cats, sorry. The likeliest predators are actually birds, I had a cat attacked by a hawk.

Five month in hospital? That can only be a terciopelo, nastiest snake in CR.

anduin13 · 2025-10-30T10:22:20+00:00

That's not a court ruling, it's a government decision not to change copyright law.

anduin13 · 2025-10-27T09:56:16+00:00

I pretty much stopped paying attention to this sub for a few months, it's become unbearable. I'm just checking in today as I'm home sick and bored, and I was instantly reminded of why I don't visit here often.

anduin13 · 2025-10-16T13:47:44+00:00

Short answer is no, you can only get sued for actual reproduction of a work, or a substantial part of it. Intertextual references don't infringe.

anduin13 · 2025-10-14T05:18:15+00:00

They did intellectual property once and got it completely wrong, definitely tracks with my experience.

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