The photographer whose image of Obama was used without his permission has sued for copyright infringement. See http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/15/arts/design/15arts-ATHREEWAYBAT_BRF.html
Not to be outdone, an Israeli photographer has sued SHAS, the Sephardi Torah guardians party for using a copyright photograph. See: http://www.nevo.co.il/Psika_word/kitvey/kt09175086.doc
I have heard unconfirmed rumours that Bob the Builder, aided and abetted by Jo the plumber, is suing Obama for trademark dilution regarding illicit usage of Bob’s famous catch phrase “Can we fix it? Yes we can.”
Posted by Dr Michael Factor 
