Paris Hilton Sues over "that's Hot" greeting card

[Zemo]

ABMAC, Huedell never said USA was or was not sue happy. He was saying it is a bad comparison of the topic of trademark infringements to people who are sue happy.

The topic here is basically about a major company violated the trademark rights of another, not Paris Hilton. It doesn't matter whether it is Paris or who ever. There are many famous people who have trademarked sayings:

Ed McMahon - "Here's Johnny"
Michael Buffer - "Let's Get Ready to Rumble"
Donald Trump - "You're Fired!"

Its not against the law to say these things (I've heard "You're Fired" many times ). It is against the law to use them to gain profit in the same context as the person who trademarked the phrase.

Hue did slam Muele alittle hard, but Muele hit first and Hue took offense to it.

Like you said, "That's Hot!" has been around alot longer than Paris, but she (or more than likely her manager) trademarked it, because she is famous (sad to say) for saying it. Hallmark may have stepped over the line in using it. If they had a picture of a beach with some bikini clad women on it and "That's Hot!" was on the front, they would probably get to use it; but by using her image, or even some one who looks like her with these words on it my have crossed the line.

I am most likely in violation with my LSU aviator and selling stuff on here. LSU made Bobby Jindel stop making the purple and gold bumper stickers that read "Tiger's for Bobby" because he violated their trademarks even though he never mentioned LSU.

This is how I see it and I'm 100% certain that is how a Federal Judge will see it. This case will be settled by Hallmark or Hilton will win in a court case. I am willing to bet on it. Any takers?

[Merlyn1976]

Yes, I twist your words
Yes, I am an ignorant F***
And yes, I hate America

Happy now? Now can you please give it a rest already. SHEESH

[thunderbolt]

I can still see the computer.

[theantiquetiger]

If I develop arthiritis in my hand, I'm suing Penthouse!!!!

I heard it also causes blindness!!!

[thunderbolt]

That's what's wrong with your country. You people think sueing and making a quick buck is the answer to everything.
"Ooh, I have cancer, better sue Marlboro."
"Crap, I'm fat and I had a heart attack, better sue McDonald's."

Stop smoking and exercise in stead, but don't blame someone else for your own mistakes.

And believe me, there's a lot of people over here who feel that way about it.

If I develop arthiritis in my hand, I'm suing Penthouse!!!!

[huedell]

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[toys2cool]

Holy crap ,I don't check this thread for a couple of days and all this happens?

come on guys relax,all this over Paris? she is a cutey though

I still think it's just for more attention and a quick buck too

[SlipperyLilSuckers]

I can't help thinking you adore the sound of your own voice Huedell.

[ramsey37]

I wonder if it would be possible to add "No Paris Hilton Posts" to the "No Religion or Politics" header on this forum... Seriously though, have we *ever* had a Paris topic that didn't turn into a multi-page brawl?
George

[The Toyroom]

I went to McDonald's yesterday and ordered a coffee (why I don't know 'cause I don't drink coffee..but anyway)...when she gave it to me, the girl at the register told me "Be careful...That's Hot!"

So even though I can't sue Mickie D's over hot-spilt coffee because she gave me a warning...I'm assuming Paris Hilton's attorney will be contacting McDonald's very shortly for copyright violation of her intellectual property.

[Hulk]

I'm just amazed Hugh has managed to sucker everyone back into his Devil's Advocate arguments in this and other threads. Bravo.

I stand by this quote, somehow, amazingly, not being persuaded otherwise by arguments to the contrary.

[Meule]

Yes, I twist your words
Yes, I am an ignorant F***
And yes, I hate America

Happy now? Now can you please give it a rest already. SHEESH

[huedell]

For some reason, every time I see her name, the "Stupid Spoiled *****" song from South Park plays in my head.

That's funny---every time I see her name --the words "That's hot"
play in my head

(oh yeah, that, and I get a bit turned on)

[thunderbolt]

For some reason, every time I see her name, the "Stupid Spoiled *****" song from South Park plays in my head.

[huedell]

You're not reading my posts correctly.

Actually, it's more like you, Thomas, speak without understanding what you're misinterpreting. This is not the first time. It happened regarding Paramount. I am used to it.

I have nothing against people suing to protect their intellectual property.

Then you should be fine with this, as from what I understand from the original post,
Paris has trademarked the statement "That's hot"----understand THAT and you're golden

Don't understand that...and you're speaking nonsense with whatever else you say

I loath people who go for a quick buck for doing absolutely nothing or because they blame others for their own stupidity (like the Marlboro and McDonald's thing).

I respect that, but that's no reason to shoot down Paris for doing what the law entitles her to....she's not a "Marlboro and McDonald's thing" issue

My "stupid and ignorant" rant came after you suggested to John that he quickly trademarked a sentence and then sued anyone using it. That just rubbed me the wrong way.

Firstly, maybe if you specified that THAT'S what sparked you----I wouldn'tve been that
flabbergasted by your reply post----it still doesn't excuse your post in my eyes...I
thought it was a bit crazy

By the way...I'm on the opposite side of the spectrum as you regarding this issue
---if you CAN make a quick buck----then why NOT?

You'd hold it against John if he suceeded with my "advice"? I surely wouldn't.

I admit I might be a little envious of his newfound wealth though

SECONDLY, you're freakin' TWISTING MY WORDS again---I didn't:
suggest to John that he: "quickly trademark a sentence and then sue anyone using it"

All I did---- was say:

"Instead FIND something as simple as "Hi John" that can be worth something
in the marketplace---have it trademarked---and make some dough---that's
the American way---and its better than the ol' "9 to 5" to make a buck,
I'd say----and would have nothing to do with you being a "spoiled kid"

You're either a jerk or ignorant for making it look like I meant anything CLOSE to what
you just said I said

So again, trademarking "That's hot" has nothing to do with intellectual property (This is Paris we're talking about).

Um..that's neither witty OR relavant---but nice way of repeating ABMAC's lame joke

If you can honestly defend her over this then you're the idiot.

Strike that ....reverse it....

When you say:

"That's hot" was already a catchphrase long before she was born... so what does she have to do with it?

It shows you are are the one spewing nonsense. Its the law...here...anyway...and it
makes perfect sense to me and many others as well...especially in the creative and
marketing fields

Then what gives her the right to trademark it and sue people for using it?

The law. And she was smart---or "her people" were smart ---for doing so---

I'm sorry, but that happens only in America. And whether you wanna believe it or not, but that sort of stupid courtcases happen almost solely in America, which sometimes make the rest of the world roll their eyes.

Are you an artist? Are you a big business mentality kind of person? Free enterprise type?
Capitalism type? Anything? I guess not...well, I am, and we disagree..that's fine.

Is that anti-American? Fine, so be it

But for you to go hog wild spouting off against Americans and their ways when you've proven
that you totally twisted my words and ideas, was insane....and yes, it did come
off as scathingly "Anti-American"-----which was weird because it my words were never
meant to unleash the fury on Americans and their values...but more to say how its a
great place for opportunities----and the ability to sue someone if they are encroaching
on an OPPORTUNITY ---YOU PURSUED -----IN THE BUSINESS WORLD

Now please, can ya quit it with the "Big Bad Paris" and "Big Bad America" junk
and allow others their pursuit of happiness?