Comments on: More on Public Domain: Disney and Warner Fight Over Wizard of Oz

By: Barney

Barney — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:09:33 +0000

I can’t say I’m very enthused about the Disney movie; there are more than enough unfilmed (or filmed long ago) L Frank Baum Oz books that could be made into great fantasy films.

By: Johanna

Johanna — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:36:31 +0000

I think Marvel’s Oz comics are more comparable to their Jane Austen comics, an attempt to get comic versions of classic lit onto shelves.

By: Mitchell Craig

Mitchell Craig — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:44:05 +0000

Yes, the Marvel Oz comics are very different from the movie….and all the better for it.

Here endeth the lesson.

By: Eric Rupe

Eric Rupe — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:54:41 +0000

“I guess Marvel’s Oz comics are distinct from the WB film version?”

Trademark isn’t all-encompassing like copyright. When you file a trademark application you have to specify what types of products you are going to use the trademark for. So, WB has the trademark for use on movies and whatnot while Marvel/Disney has the trademark for use on comics and such.

By: Ralf Haring

Ralf Haring — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:21:12 +0000

I guess Marvel’s Oz comics are distinct from the WB film version?

By: Bytowner

Bytowner — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:18:16 +0000

Trademarks, just like patents…used as clubs. Or knives, it seems.

An ugly analogy, but it seems to work too well to ignore.