I can’t see any mention of them securing the rights to use the Monty Python trademark for their commercial products. The previous calendars were based on themes that were in public domain, but Monty Python is both copyrighted and trademarked.
Tag: Kickstarter
Traditional oil paintings of Star Wars Lightsabers by Drew Baker — Kickstarter
So this guy is going to make copies of intellectual properties belonging to Lucasarts/Disney for profit, and doesn’t expect any problems with that…
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/drewbaker/traditional-oil-paintings-of-star-wars-lightsabers
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/drewbaker/traditional-oil-paintings-of-star-wars-lightsabers
Ghost Hunting team and equipment by Cayden williams — Kickstarter
It’s very important to note that “this is not a scam”, per the kickstarter. Nevermind that there is no such thing as ghosts.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1799891707/ghost-hunting-team-and-equipment
Your Kickstarter Sucks: this guy wants €2800 to take some caged birds and…
Sea Turtle Hat is here! You asked for it. Now wear it out. by Lynn Johnson — Kickstarter
Taylor Swift: Girl Detective
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/311966506/taylor-swift-girl-detective
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/311966506/taylor-swift-girl-detective
I am fairly sure this is a “walking” trademark infringement…
VIE SHAIR: Pain-Free Social Headphones by Vie Style Inc. — Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1025337448/vie-shair-pain-free-social-headphones
“minimal skin contact” means it will exert greater pressure on the points it’s touching, and it looks like fairly stiff plastic, so I fail to see how this would be more comfortable. A knife has a lot less skin contact than a towel…
And the point of headphones is to listen to music in privacy. If you actually need a speaker, then get a speaker.
How Zano Raised Millions on Kickstarter and Left Most Backers with Nothing — Kickstarter — Medium
Kickstarter tasked me, a freelance reporter, to find out why a highly funded crowdfunding campaign for a palm-sized drone flamed out in…
Source: How Zano Raised Millions on Kickstarter and Left Most Backers with Nothing — Kickstarter — Medium
Newvelle Records: World-Class Music, Only on Vinyl by Newvelle Records — Kickstarter
Newvelle Records is a new kind of record label with a curated selection of world class musicians, released only on vinyl.
That’s great, but I do wonder how they’re actually going to make any money after the Kickstarter?