![]() or that consumers will be misled that Fox or Mr. "There is no likelihood of confusion as to the origin and sponsorship of the book. ![]() It argued that the cover layout "is likely to cause confusion among consumers as to the origin and sponsorship of the book." The 377-page book, which originally had a late September release date, went on sale Thursday.įox objected especially to its cover, which displays the "fair and balanced" phrase in its subtitle and an unflattering photograph of the news channel's most popular host, Bill O'Reilly. District Judge Denny Chin, after listening to about half an hour of oral arguments, said the lawsuit was "wholly without merit, both factually and legally." ![]() ![]() NEW YORK (CNN) - Saying "This is an easy case," a federal judge ruled Friday against Fox News in its lawsuit asserting that a book by liberal satirist Al Franken violates its trademarked slogan, "fair and balanced."įox was seeking an injunction to halt distribution of "Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right." ![]()
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