Warner Bros. Sends Cease-and-Desist to Fox Nation Over Chris Harrison's The Vow
Warner Bros. claims Fox Nation's Chris Harrison's The Vow infringes The Bachelor's copyright and trademarks. Fox News Media rejected the claim.
Warner Bros. has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Fox Nation over its upcoming reality series Chris Harrison's The Vow, claiming the show infringes on the copyright and trademarks of The Bachelor. Fox News Media, which operates Fox Nation, rejected the claim.
According to Warner Bros.' letter, the teaser for the series uses falling red rose petals, the words "The Bachelor," a man in a tuxedo holding a rose, and a mansion that evokes the "Bachelor Mansion."
Fox News Media's general counsel argued that the falling roses motif and the colloquial use of the words "The Bachelor" are not protected intellectual property. The company also said Warner Bros. was targeting Chris Harrison in a "malicious and vindictive manner."
Harrison hosted The Bachelor from 2002 to 2021. Chris Harrison's The Vow is set to debut in November.
Deadline first reported the dispute.
Quick answers
What is Fox Nation's new show with Chris Harrison?
It is a reality series titled Chris Harrison's The Vow, set to debut in November.
Why did Warner Bros. send a cease-and-desist to Fox Nation?
Warner Bros. claims Chris Harrison's The Vow infringes on The Bachelor's copyright and trademarks, citing the teaser's use of falling red rose petals, the words "The Bachelor," a man in a tux holding a rose, and a mansion evoking the "Bachelor Mansion."
How did Fox News Media respond to Warner Bros.?
Fox News Media rejected the infringement claim, arguing the falling roses motif and the colloquial use of "The Bachelor" are not protected intellectual property, and said Warner Bros. was targeting Chris Harrison in a "malicious and vindictive manner."