In The Global Indie Author I warn about the use of trademarked products where the connotation is negative. While fair use laws allow for this, companies associated with a product portrayed in an unflattering light will often take offense and launch an objection. Such is the case with the recent film Flight: Denzel Washington’s character, who flies the plane drunk, is seen drinking Budweiser beer and Stolichnaya vodka in the movie. According to a the Hollywood Reporter, both Budweiser and Stolichnaya have made demands that their logos be digitally removed from Read More …