princec
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2004-11-29 07:28:30 » |
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We have become increasingly concerned about the litigious nature of the many-headed American behemoth. Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. are reknowned for using underhand and unpleasant tactics to squash other organisations as the whim takes them. Despite Super Elvis not actually being anything to do with Elvis Presley, being an original work, and containing no references to rock 'n' roll in the slightest, we have become concerned that the evil EPE will try to shaft us "just because it can". The basic tactic is: EPE have more money than you by a factor of a million or so. They hound you with lawsuits until you run out of money and can no longer defend yourself - whether you're right or wrong. Justice, American style! We are pre-empting them and changing the name of the game to Super Elmo^H^H^H^HDudester. <edit>Yeah it changed again. Cas  |
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Tzan
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Reply #2 - Posted
2004-11-29 14:07:44 » |
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Are you serious? Just because Sesame St. is a cool place where I like to hang out doesnt mean they dont have lawyers. If a company refuses to protect their trademarks/patents/copyrights they lose effectiveness. Its not automatic but if someone can show in court they ignored people who infringed upon them, their rights might be meaningless. Many times companies enforce their rights because they must. Smart move on dropping Elvis, though I think you have just ended up where you started, at risk Elmo the Elk rocks! Super Emu Super Elk Super Eel Super Epizootiology edit: Found this with a google. Apparently the doll says the quote when you press his hand. Super Elmo or Airplane: If you have Elmo's arms out to the sides and make him seem like he's flying and press his right hand, Elmo will pretend to be Super Elmo or an Airplane. Elmo will not move. "Look! Up in the sky! It's Super Elmo! Whoosh! Super Elmo to the rescue! Have no fear, Super Elmo's here!" (snipped the plane quote) |
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cfmdobbie
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Reply #3 - Posted
2004-11-30 08:31:45 » |
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Yeah, if anything I expect Sesame Street have more lawyers than the fat dead dude. If you can't convincingly argue your right to use it, stay well clear.
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Hellomynameis Charlie Dobbie.
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princec
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Reply #4 - Posted
2004-11-30 11:02:40 » |
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for feck's sake. Ok, we've finally settled on Super Eddie which is just about as generic as you can get for a title. Cas |
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DrBizzar0
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Reply #5 - Posted
2004-11-30 11:50:18 » |
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I don't now about England, but here in Sweden American law doesn't apply... But if you are affraid of law suits, Eddie is also a bad idea, because Iron Maiden will sue your pants off!  |
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princec
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Reply #6 - Posted
2004-11-30 12:23:52 » |
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Ok, we'll call it Super QOIueroieuroUEOIRUOiu then.  Cas |
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cfmdobbie
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Reply #7 - Posted
2004-11-30 13:46:23 » |
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Ok, we'll call it Super QOIueroieuroUEOIRUOiu then. Excellent choice! Although it does rather look like it might mean something rude in Klingon...  |
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Tzan
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Reply #8 - Posted
2004-11-30 15:28:46 » |
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Super Eddie is my hero! |
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princec
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Reply #9 - Posted
2004-11-30 15:47:50 » |
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Don't worry I've got a surprise up me sleeve Cas |
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Giddy
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Reply #10 - Posted
2004-11-30 19:22:14 » |
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Despite Super Elvis not actually being anything to do with Elvis Presley, being an original work, and containing no references to rock 'n' roll in the slightest... riiight...  I think it is a good idea to change the name - and maybe even the Elvis sprite. A lot of silly lawsuits are going on, but I think whoever own the "Elvis brand" would have a pretty good case against the game formerly known as Super Elvis |
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ap_kelly
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Reply #11 - Posted
2004-11-30 19:32:30 » |
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I give you permission to use my name, I always wanted to be famous.
Super Andy!
or you could have
Super Puppy!
or
Super Pup!
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igf1
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Reply #12 - Posted
2005-02-18 10:40:55 » |
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mmm no good sounds like super dog, maybe .. "h2o pre teen starvation force"?
he said no er.. with his foot
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darkprophet
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Reply #13 - Posted
2005-02-19 19:33:43 » |
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ok...found it, need not look any furthur cas! Super Prophet!  |
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Anon666
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aka Abuse/AbU5e/TehJumpingJawa
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Reply #14 - Posted
2006-02-05 17:41:51 » |
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How about Super Mohammad?
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oNyx
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Reply #15 - Posted
2006-02-05 17:44:30 » |
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How about super necro?
(this is a zombie thread) :V
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princec
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Reply #16 - Posted
2006-02-12 11:05:20 » |
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I expect I'd have to replace the Elvis sprite with a white square or risk threats from loonies. Cas |
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Tzan
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Reply #17 - Posted
2006-02-12 16:44:29 » |
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Or just make it invisible |
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Jeff
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Reply #18 - Posted
2006-02-13 01:51:45 » |
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Actually, you are probably in the clear with Super Elvis on pure legal terms because you can easily claim it is satirical in nature, which is a protected form of expression in the US.
Having said that, yeah, if you dont want to or dont have the money go to court and fight then being right isnt worth jack s-it in the US.
(At least in England, if the suing party loses they have to pay ALL expenses. Thats not true in the US unfortunately leading to all kidsn of tort-abuse.)
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Jeff
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Reply #19 - Posted
2006-02-13 01:53:43 » |
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How about taking a page from Apple....
When Carl Sagan theratened to sue because they had code named a release of MacOs "Sagan" they renamed it "Butthead Astronomer".
Super Ligitgator!
And his attacks can be tort-throws and injunctive relief bolts!
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Reply #20 - Posted
2006-02-13 01:59:44 » |
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hmm, can a US thing really affect super elvis when its a UK product?
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Jeff
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Reply #21 - Posted
2006-02-13 03:12:41 » |
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hmm, can a US thing really affect super elvis when its a UK product?
Yes, due to the international IP agreement to which the US and Great Brittan are both signatories. Its possible however that if your only site taking payment is in England, they *might* have to file suit in *your* courts and under *your* laws, not ours.... If you really want an answer, check with your lawyer. I am not a lawyer, and according to US law a non-lawyer giving legal advice is in of itself a crime. |
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princec
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Reply #22 - Posted
2006-02-13 11:38:37 » |
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According to US law you appear to have recursively incriminated yourself then Cas |
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nonnus29
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Reply #23 - Posted
2006-02-13 22:43:40 » |
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oh teh noes !!!111  That'd be like recursive n double-jeopardy.... |
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Jeff
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Reply #24 - Posted
2006-02-14 01:15:05 » |
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According to US law you appear to have recursively incriminated yourself then Cas Nah that wasnt legal advice thats was the clearly marked opinion of an amature. |
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Amos Wenger
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Reply #25 - Posted
2006-02-24 16:09:39 » |
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Ok, we'll call it Super QOIueroieuroUEOIRUOiu then. Cas Well, it's just a bit difficult to remember, but.. err... original. EDIT: be careful, you have the "euro" word in it. You'll have to remove if you don't wanna have problems with Bruxelles. |
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