Summary: Are readers likely to think these come from the same source? I. Today we'll be doing a mashup! Zombie "parody" novels, followed by a SOPA update! II. Thank Yous! Catch an all new episode of Jennisodes, interviewing Law of the Geek! III. Diary of a Wimpy Kid v. Diary of a Zombie Kid - we just had to talk about zombies again and this is a great excuse! A. Wimpy Kid, Inc. v. Antarctic Press, 11-CV-12265 B. A little about the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series. C. A little about the Diary of a Zombie Kid Series. D. @Notch should take a lesson from Joe Dunn. E. The temporary restraining order and its implications. F. The legal stuff. 1. Trademark Infringement and the related claims - looking at the title and the jacket style for likelihood of confusion. 2. Copyright Infringement - looking at the jacket and substantial similarities. G. Other Zombie Parody Novels, and how they’ve avoided the courtroom. 1. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies....and Alice/Dorothy/Wendy porno? 2. Diary of a Stinky Dead Kid 3. Night of the Living Trekkie 4. We throw in some vampires, slayers, and sea monsters just for variety. IV. Breaking News! A Law of the Geek SOPA Update A. What has happened in the last month? (Geoff's backpedaling truly creates a mashup episode!) B. An 11 hour hearing abruptly halted. C. Scheduled markup and postponement. D. The Go Daddy Debacle. E. Will the “Nuclear Option” happen? The looming internet blackout. F. Next Key Date: January 18th. Bring in the Nerds!! V. Thanks again for listening! Keep submitting topics, and catch us in 2 weeks! VI: BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! Stay tuned after the regular episode for Melina's post-recording SOPA update regarding the latest news - the White House's official statement on SOPA!
