Episode 15
Virtual Legality #15 - Red Dead Redemption 2 vs The Pinkertons: A Legal Deep Dive (Hoeg Law)
January 16, 20191h 4m
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Show Notes
In this episode, Richard Hoeg delves into the First Amendment and Trademark Act, discussing false designations of origin and dilution of trademark rights. He explores the cease and desist letter, the historical accuracy of Red Dead 2, and the guns of Red Dead Redemption. He also examines launch trailers, Pinkerton references in media and popular culture, nominative fair use, and 15 Usc 1 1 1 5.
(0:00) Opening
(10:55) The First Amendment
(12:51) Trademark Act
(13:12) False Designations of Origin and Dilution of the Trademark Rights
(26:39) The Cease and Desist Letter
(27:36) Historical Accuracy of Red Dead 2
(31:19) Guns of Red Dead Redemption
(38:43) Launch Trailers
(39:46) Pinkerton References in Media and Popular Culture
(50:52) Nominative Fair Use
(58:53) 15 Usc 1 1 1 5