Legal Question About My Posting Name and Poker?

[jjgold]

I am the most recognized poster worldwide and see lots of clowns using my names in poker rooms or derivatives of it for whatever reason like fame, ect

I was wondering am I entitled to a percentage of their winnings especially a tourney?? I would think they have to ask my permission first and we then work out a finanancial settlement like they do with websites, ect.

A few guys enterered the WS of poker with it, say they win?? A good thing I would assume with my name tagged to it but I want some props for it whether money or vacations.

I know guys that are good players and using my name, what are my options??


Thanks

 

[wilheim]

Of course your are entitled to a percent of their winnings, but it works both ways you have to pay an equal share of their losses.





Source: Internet Law firm: Dewey, Cheatem and Howe.com



wil.:digit:

 

[jjgold]

WillY I would think they would need my permission first

Son I cannot name my corportation IBM, can I??

 

[Glaken]

I've seen a few but my fav is JJGoldsButBuddy. Happy MLK Mike and Mario. G

 

[jjgold]

I've seen a few but my fav is JJGoldsButBuddy. Happy MLK Mike and Mario. G

Glacker I do not know who that is but I should be entitled for cash for the fame he has gotten off me.

 

[G.MONEY]

Jj.......i Think You Have To Have Your Name Trade Marked Or Copyrighted........if You Do Not I Think You Are S.o.l

 

[blueedwards]

i think "jj gold" should be exempt from the trademark laws and declared public domain like "kleenex" and "xerox".

 

[jjgold]

Just trying to make a buck thats all

 

[Glaken]

You should have some T-Shirts made that say "I Met JJ Gold" and sell them at the bash..I'd buy one.

 

[blueedwards]

Just trying to make a buck thats all

quit being so damn selfish and use your prowess for the good of your fellow man.

 

[jjgold]

Blue I am barreled in right now

Thanks Glacker

 

[Dante]

i think "jj gold" should be exempt from the trademark laws and declared public domain like "kleenex" and "xerox".

I agree blue...its as household a name as clorox is for cleaning mold and mildew....it should be pattened

also BARRELED In needs to be tradmarked very soon before that is stolen as well

 

[PO69]

A points that I have to make here.


First of all, JJ, not everyone knows who you are like you think.

First of all, GOLD is a last name. It could be someone's initials with their last name. Some people go by the nickname JJ as well.

Now if someone wins a poker tournament online without any real exposure, then that will NOT entitle you to any fee. If they were on TV and used your ACTUAL NAME, then MAYBE you have a case, but then you have to factor in all of their losses into the equation as well.

I won $12,000 last year in an online poker tournament, but have lost quite a bit at times as well. SO you wouldnt be entitled to a % of the $12,000. Only after we factor in entry fees and deduct them from the $12000

 

[jjgold]

good hit Players last year

Those big online tourneys are tough

 

[PanchoSanza]

Of course your are entitled to a percent of their winnings, but it works both ways you have to pay an equal share of their losses.





Source: Internet Law firm: Dewey, Cheatem and Howe.com



wil.:digit:

:lol:

 

[Glaken]

As I recall Spike Lee tried a similar litigation against Spike TV ... he manage to keep them of the air for a month or two but lost eventually. He got barreled in with legal fees.

 

[ParkCityRep]

good luck JJ it must be cool being perhaps the most famous poster in the world

 

[blueedwards]

As I recall Spike Lee tried a similar litigation against Spike TV ... he manage to keep them of the air for a month or two but lost eventually. He got barreled in with legal fees.

:lol:

 

[Glaken]

:lol:

Blue its a true story, too.

 

[jjgold]

Parker I like your signature

See Ya tomorrow at Mohegan and thanks for letting me take a shot with your cash tomorrow with craps. All I need is 5 points in a row and we will be dancing in the streets

Talk to you tomorrow