The wildly popular oval “W” stickers sported nationwide by supporters of President Bush’s 2004 re-election bid are at the center of a federal copyright case in Texarkana. This week, a judge set a Nov. 7 trial date.
Jerry Gossett of Wichita Falls claims the stickers are based on his idea, which he copyrighted in 2001. He accuses the Republican National Committee and campaign material maker Spalding Group of stealing his concept after he pitched it to them.”
A plaintiff’s expert has estimated damages at $100 million, defense attorneys said….
Texarkana, where Bill Clinton appointee David Folsom presides as the federal judge, has a reputation as a plaintiff-friendly venue, but Altman [Gossett attorney William Altman of Wichita Falls] said he simply sought a speedy docket.
(Mark Babineck, “Designer of a Bush logo seeks a ‘W’ in courtroom”, Houston Chronicle, Sept. 9).
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Hmmm… So, if he wins can the University of Washington sue him, the RNC, and Spalding group?
Being in Seattle I see a lot of W stickers.
Sounds more like someone wants to hurt GOP campaign finances. Choosing a socialist judge makes him more likely to succeed as the judge would share his agenda.