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VIDEO: Artist Tiki Shark’s lawsuit vs CafePress goes to federal court

by Big Island Video News
on Feb 10, 2014 at 7:29 pm

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STORY SUMMARY

HONOLULU, Hawaii – A big island artist alleging copyright infringement against an large internet company is taking his fight to federal court. On Thursday, Brad “Tiki Shark” Parker and supporters took part in a scheduling conference at the U.S. District Court. They are taking CafePress.com to task for an incident that Parker says cost him […]

HONOLULU, Hawaii – A big island artist alleging copyright infringement against an large internet company is taking his fight to federal court.

On Thursday, Brad “Tiki Shark” Parker and supporters took part in a scheduling conference at the U.S. District Court. They are taking CafePress.com to task for an incident that Parker says cost him $250,000 exclusive contract with an affiliate of Body Glove in Dubai.

That image was from this piece of Polynesian Pop Surrealistic Art entitled “Forbidden Island.”

Attorney for CafePress, Paul Maki, was on Oahu for the court proceeding.

Attorney Maki was specifically asked about the claim that Parker lost a big financial deal because of the unauthorized reproduction of his work.

Brad "Tiki Shark" Parker does an interview with media outside the U.S. District Court on Oahu.

Brad “Tiki Shark” Parker does an interview with media outside the U.S. District Court on Oahu.

“Tiki Shark” Parker had the backing of fellow artists in Hawaii. Some even came to the courthouse to wave signs. Parker was humbled by the support.

Attorneys say the next court date will be on March 17th when Maki will submit a motion to dismiss.


Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Brad Parker, Paul Maki, Tiki Shark

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