Warning of Copyright

[rushpat]

An interesting notice was put out to the members of the emerging Republic of Texas movement about copyrighting one's name:


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Warning and Notice to
All Texian National Citizens
Copyrighting Names

Some groups are advising people to copyright their names, their so-called strawman names, or even other people?s names.

I cannot find any reason for doing so under Texas Common Law.

Under English Common Law, Texas Common Law, and American Common Law no one can
copyright anything they did not author and originate themselves. Common law copyrights only protect ?unpublished? writings and artistic works. Once published, there is no common law copyright protection. Common law and statutory laws forbid copyrighting a name or title.

If you are a Texian National citizen, then an attempt to copyright your name is against the law. We have pledged our allegiance to integrity and given our consent to live by Texas Common Law.

It is hypocritical of a Texian National to say on one hand that he/she supports common law, then turn
around and violate that pledge by copyrighting a name or a title.

The Republic of Texas Interim Government does not advise or endorse this scheme, which unlawfully purports to copyright any name.
Regardless, of what you may have been told, it is a violation of Texas Common law to copyright your name.

Even if the strawman theory is true, and I do think some of the research has validity, you cannot
change the fact with a violation of law, our law, Texas Common Law.

You have been forewarned that this practice is unlawful. The wise will heed this warning. I find that some people have attempted to ?charge? others outrageous amounts for using an alleged copyrighted name. This amounts to extortion and fraud, since there is no basis in law, any law, for copyrighting a name, or a title.

You are either a Texian operating in truth, or you?re something else, playing in the occupier?s games with their tools and weapons.

President Daniel Miller
May 12th, 168th year of Texas

[Ice]

They would then be advocating that a business name cannot be copyrighted.& Remember that your STRAWMAN name is the name of a business entity... it is not your real name.


I say "Screw what Daniel Miller thinks".& The one very good reason to copyright the tradename is to keep from playing in their sandbox.& I also believe that he is mixing up "common law right" with Statutory Law in regards to copyright.& In common law I have the right to do as I please as long as I do not step on the rights of others... and copyright of my "tradename" IS NOT INFRINGING ON THE RIGHTS OF ANYONE ELSE.


Talk about "playing in the occupier's game"!!& You cannot mix common law with their damn statutory law.


<FONT size=3>Remember this one very important thing: You do as you please as long as you do not infringe on the rights of others -- and THAT is COMMON LAW.</FONT>


Screw that warning... it isn't "backed up" by anything more than "opinion".& If Texas common law is one that will inhibit me from doing as I please (as long as I don't infringe on the rights of others) THEN SCREW TEXAS!!


When and if you can prove to me that copyright of my tradename is infringing on the rights of others... then you got a solid argument.& Until then -- you're blowing nothing but air.


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[iamfreeru2]

Intersting post, however, the all caps names being used do not identify the being associated with it. Such names represent property, specifically intellectual property. If it is property then it can be copyrighted. The all caps names that has been assigned to me is not me and never will be. I do not use&it to identify me and I do not allow anyone else to either, especially those that use it for personal gain at my expense. I have the tradename copyrighted and have had no trouble recording with the county recorder.


Trademark is defined as:


"A word, phrase, logo, or other graphic symbol used by a manufacturer or seller to distinguish its product or products from those of others. *The main purpose of a trademark is to guarantee a product's genuiness. In effect, the trademark is the commercial substitute for one's signature. In the broadest sense, the term&trademark includes a servicemark... Often shortened to mark..... Black's 7th&


The true name when corrupted into an all capital letter format eminently&qualifies as a word, phrase, logo, or other graphic symbol and also a commercial substitute for one's signature. The all caps assemblage/concoction of letters cannot be clasified any other way except that of the corporate realm, thus the copyright.


Common Law Trademark is defined as:


"One appropriated under common law rules, regardless of statutes." Black's 4th.


iamfreeru2

[suijuris]

First, this "warning" is to Texian National Citizens, so if you do not fall in this class, then it does not apply to you. Do you answer to "president" Daniel Miller? Did you select him as you ruler? All I see is this man's opinions, posed as a warning that Texas Common Law is being broken. But what then is the penalty for said violation?

Second, I will do as I wish with MY PROPERTY, whether it be real or intangible. It is my Right to protect my property using any means needed, short of causing injury to another man or his property. Anyone who attempts to interfere with that Right is in voilation of the very essence the common law.

"I find that some people have attempted to charge others outrageous amounts for using an alleged copyrighted name.. This amounts to extortion and fraud, since there is no basis in law, any law, for copyrighting a name, or a title."

Now, I am against people charging outrageous amounts for document preparation. But if two parties enter an agreement to exchange money for documents, that is their danmed business! Just because a law does not exist stating that there is a basis for said private agreement to exist, does NOT MAKE IT EXTORTION AND FRAUD.

A teenager agrees to provide a service (car wash) to his next door neighbor in exchange for $10. Is the teenager is guilty of extortion and fraud? Is there "basis in law, any law", for washing a car?

I thought we had the Right to enter into contract, and that no one could infringe upon that contract! What is going on in Texas?

Regards,
Sui Juris

[iamfreeru2]

Well said Sui Juris and&Ice&I fully agree with your posts.


iamfreeru2

[Ice]

suijuris,


"Texas common law" is being broken?& I'm now wondering if Daniel Miller is the author of "Texas common law".& Common Law is Common Law, whether in Texas, Cali., or North Carolina.


This is the problem that I have with some of these so called "Sovereign" groups.& They claim to be "common law" but they are MAKING THEIR OWN LAW.


Just another bunch of tyrants in the making.


Ice

He heh. President Dan, huh?

LOL

[suijuris]

Yeah, well, as the president of suijuris, I hearby declare it to be against suijuris common law to join any other forums. It is just hypocritical of a suijuris member to join other forums.

Ha! Couldn't resist.

Sui Juris

[RICKY]

Sui Juris:


does this mean i have to quit suijuris.net now if i join another forum?& i'm really just getting started and feel at home.& maybe i can just sneak peaks at other forums?& would you allow that?


you tyrant you!


admiringly, &amp; in jest.....
ricky

[Ice]

Oh great president... please bestow upon me the&title of "Sovereign"!!


Or do I gotta go to some kind of "court" and let a bunch of "other guys" tell me whether or not I'm Sovereign?


heh heh...


I couldn't resist either.


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