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Copyright Question
By monk64 - 08-18-2014 09:06 PM
Originally Posted at: KenpoTalk
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Over the years I've seen many associations, many authors, and many groups teaching/publishing/selling Kenpo systems that were either directly copied from Ed Parker or very similar. Many of them used the Parker names for the techniques - Thundering Hammers, etc.
I imagine one can't copyright the specifics of a martial arts technique or form, any more than one could copyright a dance move or figure skating routine. But I would think the names at least would be very copyrightable.
Did Parker (and his estate) never pursue this?
Just curious.
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By monk64 - 08-18-2014 09:06 PM
Originally Posted at: KenpoTalk
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Over the years I've seen many associations, many authors, and many groups teaching/publishing/selling Kenpo systems that were either directly copied from Ed Parker or very similar. Many of them used the Parker names for the techniques - Thundering Hammers, etc.
I imagine one can't copyright the specifics of a martial arts technique or form, any more than one could copyright a dance move or figure skating routine. But I would think the names at least would be very copyrightable.
Did Parker (and his estate) never pursue this?
Just curious.
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