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Old 10-05-2010, 08:19 AM   #36
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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc View Post
I'm reminded of an old 60 Minutes episode - on a similar issue. McDonalds (the fast food chain) was suing McDonalds (a Scottish family that marketed Scotch whiskey under the brand name McDonalds) - demanding they cease & desist using the name McDonalds - not only b/c it was the SAME brand name, but they claimed it associated drinking alcoholic beverages with their "wholesome" products.
Don't remember who won.


There was another lawsuit filed by Sony against musician Thomas Dolby (of "She Blinded Me with Science" fame), claiming he was infringing on their Dolby trademark.

Unfortunately for Sony, the man's real name was Dolby. Got thrown out of court.
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