Midler v. Ford Motor Co.
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Midler v. Ford Motor Co., 849 F.2d 460 (9th Cir. 1988)[1] is a United States Court of Appeals case in which Bette Midler sought remedy against Ford Motor Company for a series of commercials in the 1980s which used a Midler impersonator. The case brought into question if a unique feature, such as a voice, can distinguish someone and thus must be authorized for impersonation.[2]
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Court | United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit |
Full case name | Bette Midler v. Ford Motor Company, et al |
Argued | February 4, 1988 |
Decided | June 22, 1988 |
Citation(s) | 849 F.2d 460; 57 USLW 2053; 1988 Copr.L.Dec. (CCH) ¶ 26,313; 7 U.S.P.Q.2d 1398; 15 Media L. Rep. 1620 |
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Judge(s) sitting | Procter Ralph Hug Jr., Thomas Tang, John T. Noonan Jr. |
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Majority | Noonan, joined by a unanimous court |
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One of the offending advertisements that prompted Midler's lawsuit. This 1986 ad for the Mercury Sable features a remake of "Do You Want to Dance" sung by a singer whose voice has an uncanny resemblance to Midler's. |
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