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Intellectual Property Hilarity: Naked Cowboy To Naked Cowgirl: Stop Copying MeWCBSTVJun. 22, 2010 |
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 Related: The Evils of Intellectual Property | by Jeffrey A. TuckerNew York City's famous Naked Cowboy wants a bikini-clad woman who calls herself "The Naked Cowgirl" to stop ripping off his trademark. The Times Square cowboy has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Sandy Kane, a former stripper who's now a fixture of the city comedy scene. "Your use of Naked Cowgirl is essentially identical to the Naked Cowboy and is clearly in violation" of Burck's trademark, read the letter, according to the New York Post. The cowboy, whose real name is Robert Burck, says if Kane's going to make money by posing for photos he wants her to sign a "Naked Cowboy Franchise Agreement." Most licensed franchisees are required to pay $5,000 a year or $500 a month. But Kane, whose real name is Sandra Brodsky, said she doesn't owe Burck anything. Burck is known for strumming his guitar wearing only briefs and a cowboy hat. Burck dropped out of the last New York City mayoral race on September 5, 2009. |
