The Bachelor Sends Cease and Desist to Chris Harrison Dating Show The Vow

Fox doubled down on their ability to use the imagery, too, noting, “Even assuming you have any claim at all in the rose petals motif—which you plainly do not—FOX Nation’s use qualifies as a fair one under the copyright laws because the trailer subverts and parodies typical dating shows.”

After all, Fox described its trailer for The Vow as offering “a different approach” from other dating shows by “placing the focus on meaningful relationships, commitment and building a life together.”

The company also framed WBTV’s legal move as an attempt to zero in on Harrison, who had hosted The Bachelor and its spinoff series since it began in 2002, but he left the franchise in 2021 amid his controversial comments defending resurfaced photos of contestant Rachael Kirkconnell, which many saw as racially insensitive.

“Your letter appears designed not to vindicate legitimate copyright and trademark interests, but to restrict FOX Nation and Chris Harrison from promoting a competing dating show,” Fox stated. “It is unfortunate that Warner Bros. is targeting Mr. Harrison in this malicious and vindictive manner.”

In conclusion, Fox wrote, “The Vow exhorts its participants and viewers to ‘Choose Love.’ We trust Warner Bros. will do the same and drop its pursuit of these meritless claims.”