goodhelmet Posted October 2, 2005 Report Posted October 2, 2005 From this week's Observer If you didn't think it's on, or that this war wasn't going to be petty, WWE legal sent TNA a letter demanding they not call their "wrestling superstars," or "superstars" in publicity or commentary, because that's a WWE trademark term for its talent. Bill Banks, who handles the TNA web site, is going out of his way to use the term "TNA star" instead of "TNA Superstar". WTF? I am speechless. For shits and giggles, can someone please attempt to support the Fed's position in this case. The dumbest thing ever. They might as well send a letter to the keeper of Karen Carpenter's estate asking them to cease and desist putting that song on any future Carpenters' releases.
Loss Posted October 2, 2005 Report Posted October 2, 2005 I think there's a strategy at play here. WWE is vicious enough to take a case they know they can't win to court, just to drain the budgeted TNA in legal costs. What's that Vince used to say about predatory business practices years ago?
Guest Danny Dubya v 2.0 Posted October 2, 2005 Report Posted October 2, 2005 lol This is going to be so much fun, no matter who ultimately wins in the end. Also, it's gonna get pretty stupid. But maybe that's what I meant by fun. SUPERATHLETES~, anyone? ... thought not.
goodhelmet Posted October 2, 2005 Author Report Posted October 2, 2005 Honestly, I don't see why it would cost TNA much. I could show up and defend them on this case.
Loss Posted October 2, 2005 Report Posted October 2, 2005 All of this really makes me resent Eric Bischoff. Had he had a little foresight and the ability to follow through with some of his better ideas and not beat some of his more successful ones into the ground, Vince would be a footnote on the current scene.
Guest Famous Mortimer Posted October 2, 2005 Report Posted October 2, 2005 This is the funniest thing I've heard in months. Good work WWE!
sek69 Posted October 2, 2005 Report Posted October 2, 2005 I'm waiting for the day WWE threatens suit against any other company that calls itself professional wrestling. You know that day's coming.
Guest brian Posted October 2, 2005 Report Posted October 2, 2005 Didn't they threaten this against WCW at some point?
Guest Cam Chaos Posted October 2, 2005 Report Posted October 2, 2005 The WWE are terribly ungrateful. TNA bring them balloons and cookies and WWE tries to sue them every chance they get. For shame.
sek69 Posted October 2, 2005 Report Posted October 2, 2005 Why would WWE think they own a copyright on the term "superstar"? Is it even possible (or defenseable) to have a copyright on a common word like that? Athletes have been called superstars long before WWE. Is Vince going to expand his legal department and go after Broadway plays too, leaving us with "Jesus Christ Sports Entertainer"?
Mad Dog Posted October 2, 2005 Report Posted October 2, 2005 This is nothing new. They had some real winners against WCW too.
Guest Crucifixio Jones Posted October 2, 2005 Report Posted October 2, 2005 Why would WWE think they own a copyright on the term "superstar"? Is it even possible (or defenseable) to have a copyright on a common word like that? Athletes have been called superstars long before WWE. Is Vince going to expand his legal department and go after Broadway plays too, leaving us with "Jesus Christ Sports Entertainer"? Molly Shannon and adidas also best beware.
Guest WidowsPeak Posted October 3, 2005 Report Posted October 3, 2005 Those NBA "superstars" better watch out...
Guest Local Jobber R Posted October 3, 2005 Report Posted October 3, 2005 Here's an idea....WWE can call its talent "superstars" or "sport's entertainers" while TNA can call its talent "wrestlers".
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