Oh wow. This was mentioned in a diesel sweeties comic just recently and I thought they were kidding! When are the big two going to learn that alienating fans is not the way to compete with indie titles?
--Enigmatic
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
If i could be a superhero, i would be Awesome Man...
Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
I saw that DS reference as well, and wondered what was going on. {shakes head}
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
Wow, talk about ignorant.
Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :
I would be Justice Guy.
--ApostleRadio
Posted by Juxtapose (Member # 8837) on :
If I could be a suoerhero, I would be The Underwear Pervert, without a doubt.
Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :
(sigh)
I mean..
Oh no the thought police!
Posted by Jon Boy (Member # 4284) on :
I can't believe that a trademark like that is actually defendable. I'd put it in the realm of trademarks like "aspirin," "yo-yo," and "frisbee."
Posted by Rico (Member # 7533) on :
*reports this thread to DC and Marvel for using the word "Superhero" without their permission*
*runs away*
Posted by pH (Member # 1350) on :
Didn't Paris Hilton try to trademark "that's hot?"
That's hot.
-pH
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
quote:Originally posted by Jon Boy: I can't believe that a trademark like that is actually defendable. I'd put it in the realm of trademarks like "aspirin," "yo-yo," and "frisbee."
IANAL, but I'd bet you're right. However, the big guys have much deeper pockets than the little guy. So even the threat of litigation is potent.
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