Did CBS Steal the Tardigrade Idea?

[DaveyNY]

Did the guys lawyer even file the correct papers against CBS yet?

They were on shaky ground to begin with, I highly doubt that the Court is going to look favorably on a suit that was not even filed against the correct entity to being with.
And then the law firm stated that is was a clerical error, when it very obviously wasn't.
Annoying the Judge and wasting the Courts time with that kind of incompetence, is not a great way to start.

 

[Krandor]

Did the guys lawyer even file the correct papers against CBS yet?

They were on shaky ground to begin with, I highly doubt that the Court is going to look favorably on a suit that was not even filed against the correct entity to being with.
And then the law firm stated that is was a clerical error, when it very obviously wasn't.
Annoying the Judge and wasting the Courts time with that kind of incompetence, is not a great way to start.

Very true. when he starts having to file motions he better make sure he gets those right.

 

[gblews]

I think also, if you're going to do something like that where you steal ideas but switch things up a little to make it look like you're not copying, you'd go the other way around, right? What I mean, is you'd keep those peoples' personalities and traits, but change their appearances. So maybe you've got someone like his communications officer, with a similar backstory, motivation, and personality, but instead make her a redheaded guy. To me at least it feels really ludicrous to think they're going to go "Oh, he's using a black woman on his cast, what a lovely and novel idea, I think we should totally steal that! But let's make her totally different, so no one suspects we're stealing his idea to have a black woman," if I'm making sense?

And then imagine in casting, say someone else applied for Stamets' role and was really awesome, but he's Asian, are they going to say "Oh no, we can't hire him, we're ripping off looks from this obscure game, we need a super pale blond guy." I mean I just don't see what sense that makes, having a diverse cast can't be a sign of stealing from a game, I'd think myself those characters' personalities will be much more important, because casting's really going to be more about finding talent based on your ability not that you've got really strangely specific physical qualities for no logical reason.

Oh dear, I really apologize for my ranting here, I just feel that whole argument is totally ridiculous.

I think you're way over thinking it. How the frack do you "steal" the idea of using a black woman in your cast in 2018?

 

[Tuskin38]

I think you're way over thinking it. How the frack do you "steal" the idea of using a black woman in your cast in 2018?

That is what they’re saying

 

[Spot261]

I think you're way over thinking it. How the frack do you "steal" the idea of using a black woman in your cast in 2018?

Can't help but feel you'd benefit from a re read of her post....

 

[Refuge]

I think you're way over thinking it. How the frack do you "steal" the idea of using a black woman in your cast in 2018?

I actually think there is a lot of overthinking. Those side by sides speak volumes.

 

[Krandor]

I actually think there is a lot of overthinking. Those side by sides speak volumes.

They really don't because the characters are nothing alike

 

[carlosp]

On AxaMonitor: The Tardigrades attorney’s errors delay serving legal papers to CBS and Netflix. Now that they have been served, their responses are due October 2 and 3, respectively. Read more »

 

[DaveyNY]

I read it...
Oh lordy, the guy seems to have picked a 'fly-by-night' and/or a 'fly-by-the-seat-of-their-pants' lawyer group.

Their initial efforts in getting the suit started and responses to the court, do not bode well for a positive outcome for him.
The CBS Corporate lawyers are probably going rip these guys to shreds and tie them up with so many counter suits not only will their heads be spinning, but Mr. Abdin is gonna need lawyers for his lawyers.
That and he's probably going to end up in hock for all the court costs.

One should never listen to legal advice from internet jurists.
SMH

 

[carlosp]

BREAKING: The parties in the Tardigrades copyright lawsuit against Star Trek: Discovery have asked a federal court to extend the deadline for CBS' and Netflix's replies from October 2 and 3, respectively, to November 6.

CBS appears to be represented once again by outside counsel, Loeb & Loeb, the same firm that represented the studio as a plaintiff in the Axanar lawsuit. Read more »

 

[jaime]

Watch VOY: Equinox I & II and decide whether CBS preexisting IP is enough to support the Spore Drive on DSC.

No.

But the caretaker was sporocystian.

 

[carlosp]

UPDATE A federal judge granted a request by attorneys on both sides in the Tardigrades lawsuit alleging copyright infringement by Star Trek: Discovery. She extended to November 6 the due date for CBS’ and Netflix’s answers to the legal complaint; their responses had been due October 2 and 3, respectively. Read the update »

 

[CaptainMurdock]

If there's one thing I wish they would steal from the game it's having the Tardigrade hug someone.

"Ripper and Friends" The newest Star Trek Short Trek coming soon to CBS All Access.

 

[DaveyNY]

If there's one thing I wish they would steal from the game it's having the Tardigrade hug someone.

"Ripper and Friends" The newest Star Trek Short Trek coming soon to CBS All Access.

It did hug someone... Commander Landry .... Just a bit too hard, that's all...
(from the :20 sec point)

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She did actually piss it off by shooting at it though.

 

[Red Panda]

CBS appears to be represented once again by outside counsel, Loeb & Loeb, the same firm that represented the studio as a plaintiff in the Axanar lawsuit.

I can't believe some people in this fanbase egged this on. CBS and their lawyers hold grudges. There's a photographer that tried to sue them for using his NFL pic or something, so they dug deep online and found he used photos from Gunsmoke at some point in history, so counter sued him. The photographer dropped his case, but CBS hasn't dropped theirs, because they want to make an example out of him. They also ensured he was blacklisted from all sporting events. The photographer is now unemployed and unwell. So even if this case gets dropped or thrown out, they're going to get revenge. Anas Abdin's game breaks Kuwait's decency laws, and is punishable by the fucking death penalty. Was this farce really worth it?

 

[Tuskin38]

So even if this case gets dropped or thrown out, they're going to get revenge. Anas Abdin's game breaks Kuwait's decency laws, and is punishable by the fucking death penalty. Was this farce really worth it?

They won't go that far.

 

[ozzfloyd]

I can't believe some people in this fanbase egged this on. CBS and their lawyers hold grudges. There's a photographer that tried to sue them for using his NFL pic or something, so they dug deep online and found he used photos from Gunsmoke at some point in history, so counter sued him. The photographer dropped his case, but CBS hasn't dropped theirs, because they want to make an example out of him. They also ensured he was blacklisted from all sporting events. The photographer is now unemployed and unwell. So even if this case gets dropped or thrown out, they're going to get revenge. Anas Abdin's game breaks Kuwait's decency laws, and is punishable by the fucking death penalty. Was this farce really worth it?

He kind of brought this attention himself by bringing suit. I cannot fault CBS for repercussions Abdin might receive in his home country. How would ANY fallout be on them by defending a suit HE brought???

 

[Red Panda]

They won't go that far.

Watch them. I guarantee somebody at Loeb & Loeb has considered doing that as a way to deter others. They wouldn't be good at their job if they didn't.

 

[Noname Given]

Watch them. I guarantee somebody at Loeb & Loeb has considered doing that as a way to deter others. They wouldn't be good at their job if they didn't.

If that were the case, they would have driven Alec Peters to bankruptcy and beyond (And he used their IP without a license to get 2+ million dollars from Star Trek fans). They didn't with him, so I doubt they'd go that far here.

 

[Krandor]

He kind of brought this attention himself by bringing suit. I cannot fault CBS for repercussions Abdin might receive in his home country. How would ANY fallout be on them by defending a suit HE brought???

They can’t but I wouldn’t be shocked if they counter sue him for something.