boscoe wrote:Yes, Wing will win
TemerityB wrote:boscoe wrote:Yes, Wing will win
I'm not so sure. If Wing was so upset about the use of "Android" as a trade name, he could have taken action just as the "Android" phones came out. And The World Wrestling Federation was sued by The World Wildlife Fund over the use of "WWF" even though the wrestling company was around for many years previous. Guess which one changed their name...it wasn't the animal group. Plus - ask someone on the street what "Android" is? They're not going to answer "watch company," are they. Wing hasn't got a prayer.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go finish wrapping my new, original product: Dairy Queen condoms.
codguy wrote:Goliath will pay off David and simply continue on.
Same thing happened with the Seattle Seahawks use of the "12th Man" slogan, flag, etc which was trademarked by Texas A&M.
http://blog.patents-tms.com/?p=13
Goliath Paul Allen simply wrote a large check to the University for the licensing rights.
Would be nice if Liang would receive a big enough check to retire from producing his hideous "timepieces".
TemerityB wrote:I'm not so sure. If Wing was so upset about the use of "Android" as a trade name, he could have taken action just as the "Android" phones came out.
Horse Feathers wrote:Interesting timing with Wing's Zavtra brand. I bet he agrees to a settlement, gives up the name and rolls the business into Zavtra or another brand
Actually, they might, considering that Wing makes that awful Galactopuz electronic travesty.ChronoMATT wrote: Do I think someone would really confuse a Google Smart Watch with a Wing Android watch? No way, but Wing is in a nice power position and yes, as a trademark holder, you must always defend your property or risk loosing it.
Luftwafflles wrote:Actually, they might, considering that Wing makes that awful Galactopuz electronic travesty.ChronoMATT wrote: Do I think someone would really confuse a Google Smart Watch with a Wing Android watch? No way, but Wing is in a nice power position and yes, as a trademark holder, you must always defend your property or risk loosing it.
3Flushes wrote:Besides, this is far too important an issue to leave in the hands of 6 or 12 fools too stupid to get out of jury duty; or worse, who wanted to serve.
My problem with jury duty is that I do not like having to do something I'd rather not. Or the government defining what my duty is. One of many reasons I do not support the idea of a draft. I think the judicial process should pay enough that people wouldn't mind serving on a jury. For some, the loss of income is a hardship. The thirty bucks a day Detroit pays out hardly covers it, and do not hold your breath even waiting for that pittance. Not to mention taking your life in your hands having to go there in the first place.Horse Feathers wrote:3Flushes wrote:Besides, this is far too important an issue to leave in the hands of 6 or 12 fools too stupid to get out of jury duty; or worse, who wanted to serve.
Sorry to go off-topic but I have never understood this mentality. I have been called for an initial County jury selection in a few weeks and have served on Federal and County Jury's several times (including being sequestered for three weeks). Yes at times it has been a hardship and could request delays/exemptions easily (my youngest is considered disabled). Put yourself in the position of the victim or the ******************* and think about the type of juror you would want if your found yourself in court.
PS. Why is * defendent* editied
ChronoMATT wrote:I'm not so sure about you being not so sure. Your Wiki report states the wrestling group violated an agreement both parties had made. An agreement. No matter who was in the right originally, if you sign an agreement of convenience and then violate it, yeah, you'll probably get your ass sued. The wrestlers rightfully lost on appeal.
And it doesn't matter if Google's Android has greater name recognition than Wing's. Once Google enters the fray of Wing's watch world where confusion can ensue, Google has little defense if Wing wants to spend the bucks. That's why we have trademark laws.
Like Apple Computers did with the Beatle's Apple, I bet Google will cut Wing a nice check to make him go away.
Apple Computers vs. the Beatles' music label, Apple. It's a better comparison than WWF:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Corps_v_Apple_Computer
fatman wrote:I would agree with WD.NET as the first post in this thread clearly states that wing has a U.S. Registered trademark for ANDROID in watches.
WatchDorks.Net wrote: It's one thing to sue based on unrelated industries or products (see Monster's heavy-handed litigation against parties whose products/services could never be confused for those of the plaintiff), but when another company enters YOUR industry using your brand name, it would seem like a clear-cut case.
elau wrote:Maybe now Wing-ding gets a taste of his own poison. How many times he copies other watch company's design and claim his?
codguy wrote:And wtf is it with calling the CEO (or whatever) of Android by his first name??????????
The homers speak like they know him (but he is a nice guy on tv)
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