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luv4u

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'PRINCE Act' Rushed Before Minnesota Lawmakers to Protect Heirs' Rights

With reporting from Toni Randolph


UPDATED 11 a.m. with bill details.


Minnesota lawmakers are rushing to enact a law that would restrict the use of Prince's name and likeness in commercial ventures, affording more control to heirs of the late musician's estate.

They're dubbing it the PRINCE Act, short for the Personal Rights in Names Can Endure law.........................

http://www.thecurrent.org...803adf3ca0

Link to Bill SF 3609 https://www.revisor.mn.go...ion=latest

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Reply #1 posted 05/09/16 11:37am

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Reply #2 posted 05/09/16 11:54am

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luv4u said:

With reporting from Toni Randolph


UPDATED 11 a.m. with bill details.


Minnesota lawmakers are rushing to enact a law that would restrict the use of Prince's name and likeness in commercial ventures, affording more control to heirs of the late musician's estate.

They're dubbing it the PRINCE Act, short for the Personal Rights in Names Can Endure law.........................

http://www.thecurrent.org...803adf3ca0

Link to Bill SF 3609 https://www.revisor.mn.go...ion=latest

YES!!! WE NEED THIS!!!

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Reply #3 posted 05/09/16 12:21pm

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It's good that this is happening now because it would put to a halt all of the bootleg items being sold on Facebook with his face and name, we now damn well he would not have endorsed phone cases and jewelry with the symbol on it.
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Reply #4 posted 05/09/16 12:23pm

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Reply #5 posted 05/09/16 12:27pm

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He would like this.
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Reply #6 posted 05/09/16 12:33pm

2elijah
Good, they need to protect his image, and his family should be the ones to have the upper hand on it. I wonder if that includes not being allowed to post images of him on fan sites as well.
[Edited 5/9/16 12:35pm]
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Reply #7 posted 05/09/16 12:33pm

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"I've had people say, `Is it just prompted by the death of Prince?' Yeah, essentially it is. Really, what it's doing is it's attempting to recognize the right of publicity postmortem," Hoppe said.

Sounds like this could be used against the tabloids to stop all of the speculative stories. Otherwise his image and name would generally already be protected under trademark law.

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Reply #8 posted 05/09/16 12:33pm

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Reply #9 posted 05/09/16 1:42pm

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weirdozmedia said:


"I've had people say, `Is it just prompted by the death of Prince?' Yeah, essentially it is. Really, what it's doing is it's attempting to recognize the right of publicity postmortem," Hoppe said.




Sounds like this could be used against the tabloids to stop all of the speculative stories. Otherwise his image and name would generally already be protected under trademark law.


-/- It would put an end using his face on their covers. I really hope wants everything settles I hope the estate addresses the National Enquier. AIDS is nothing to make fun of it if he had it they could show some compassion. If he did not have they scaring the hell out anyone that was involved with him. Horrible
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Reply #10 posted 05/09/16 2:05pm

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Thank goodness they are doing that, I am relieved too.

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Reply #11 posted 05/09/16 2:45pm

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It's a good thing that will cut down on the sales of shirts cases hats etc..... However if you are enjoying your YouTube flood, hold on to it now because it is the reason this is being pulled up too.


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Reply #12 posted 05/09/16 3:52pm

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This would definitely meet with Prince's stamp of approval....

"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato

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Reply #13 posted 05/09/16 4:04pm

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We already have laws for this, nationally. Example; in order for me to use the name & or likeness of Elvis Presley for commercial use, I have to first get permission from the estate or I would be liable. Why is Prince different than any other intellectual property?
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Reply #14 posted 05/09/16 4:13pm

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Prince still kickin' ass and taking names from the great beyond.....I like that.

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Reply #15 posted 05/09/16 4:35pm

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This is great news biggrin
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Reply #16 posted 05/09/16 4:42pm

tollyc

Why is this a good thing?

The reality is these modern technologies such as google/youtube will allow a new generation of fans to curate his legacy and for a new audience to meet his music. If they start taking stuff off the websites his legacy is over (as us die hards die off).

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Reply #17 posted 05/09/16 5:03pm

2elijah

laurarichardson said:

weirdozmedia said:


"I've had people say, `Is it just prompted by the death of Prince?' Yeah, essentially it is. Really, what it's doing is it's attempting to recognize the right of publicity postmortem," Hoppe said.




Sounds like this could be used against the tabloids to stop all of the speculative stories. Otherwise his image and name would generally already be protected under trademark law.


-/- It would put an end using his face on their covers. I really hope wants everything settles I hope the estate addresses the National Enquier. AIDS is nothing to make fun of it if he had it they could show some compassion. If he did not have they scaring the hell out anyone that was involved with him. Horrible

I hope his family sue the pants off the Enqiurer. I was so disgusted when I saw the front page of the Enquirer in 2 or 3 stores, and newstands defaming Prince in such a horrible, way, upon his death with unconfirmed rumors of his health, and reasons behind the cause of his death.
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Reply #18 posted 05/09/16 5:15pm

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Reply #19 posted 05/09/16 5:42pm

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So in addition to having his own symbol, an entire colour identified with him and heaps of music and imagery, Prince can now be credited with prompting a State Legislature to come up with a law named after him.

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Reply #20 posted 05/09/16 5:47pm

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Aerogram said:

So in addition to having his own symbol, an entire colour identified with him and heaps of music and imagery, Prince can now be credited with prompting a State Legislature to come up with a law named after him.

love it

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Reply #21 posted 05/09/16 5:57pm

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Aerogram said:

So in addition to having his own symbol, an entire colour identified with him and heaps of music and imagery, Prince can now be credited with prompting a State Legislature to come up with a law named after him.

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Yeah, that's fitting a Prince! yes ... I think he would B pleased, some good people there smile

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[Edited 5/9/16 18:02pm]


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Reply #22 posted 05/09/16 6:02pm

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babynoz said:

Prince still kickin' ass and taking names from the great beyond.....I like that.


For real!!!!! That's our boy!!! nod
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Reply #23 posted 05/09/16 6:12pm

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tollyc said:

Why is this a good thing?



The reality is these modern technologies such as google/youtube will allow a new generation of fans to curate his legacy and for a new audience to meet his music. If they start taking stuff off the websites his legacy is over (as us die hards die off).


-// Using his face to sell the sleazy National Enquier or something stupid like hemroid cream. I am sure the estate will put the music or Goggle and I-Tunes so people will be able to buy it.
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Reply #24 posted 05/09/16 6:32pm

Ingela
Wow. Nice.

I have to give props to Minnesota for being so protective and loving in everything Prince related after his passing.

Class act.

Major props to Minnesota and Minniapolis
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Reply #25 posted 05/09/16 7:28pm

babynoz

BombFunk said:

Aerogram said:

So in addition to having his own symbol, an entire colour identified with him and heaps of music and imagery, Prince can now be credited with prompting a State Legislature to come up with a law named after him.

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Yeah, that's fitting a Prince! yes ... I think he would B pleased, some good people there smile

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Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise.
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Reply #26 posted 05/09/16 7:29pm

babynoz

missfee said:

babynoz said:

Prince still kickin' ass and taking names from the great beyond.....I like that.

For real!!!!! That's our boy!!! nod



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Reply #27 posted 05/09/16 8:24pm

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Great News yeahthat

Keep Calm & Listen To Prince
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Reply #28 posted 05/09/16 8:53pm

RiotPaisley

Ingela said:

Wow. Nice.

I have to give props to Minnesota for being so protective and loving in everything Prince related after his passing.

Class act.

Major props to Minnesota and Minniapolis
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It's really beautiful how good they are to him. He was good them in return.
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Reply #29 posted 05/10/16 3:10am

PurpleHigh

Hmmm...I never get a good feeling when laws are "rushed."

They never seem to work out very well.

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