Louis Vuitton Sues Darfur Fundraiser
Louis Vuitton has filed charges against a 26 year old student artist for selling posters and t-shirts of a Darfur victim, holding a designer bag inspired by a Louis Vuitton design. All of the profits had been going to charity but Louis Vuitton is still demanding massive damages. The artist, Nadia Plesner, started a campaign to raise awareness of genocide in Darfur.
"In October last year I
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On February 13, 2008, I received a letter from Louis Vuitton’s main office in Paris, asking me firmly to end the campaign immediately, as they believe one of their products is being portrayed in the art piece.
They refer to my website as ”Exhibit 1”.
However, I stand up for my artistic freedom to express my view of the world as I see it without restrictions from anybody.
On February 20, 2008, I informed Louis Vuitton’s Intellectual Property Director that I intend to continue my campaign to support the victims of Darfur.
On April 15, 2008, I received a lawsuit from Louis Vuitton "
related link with letters
http://www.nadiaplesner.com/
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Added: May 3 2008 In: news_politics
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