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Owner of the Word Stealth 'Protecting' Rights

Posted by Zonk on from the stealth-stealth-stealth-stealth-stealth dept.

popo writes "Just when you thought ownership of intellectual property couldn't get any more absurd: The New York Times is reporting that the word 'Stealth' is being vigorously protected *in all uses* by a man who claims to exclusively own its rights. Not only has he gone head to head with Northrop Grumman, he has pursued it vigorously in the courts and has even managed to shut down "stealthisemail.com" (Steal This Email.com) because the URL coincidentally contains the word "stealth". What's terrifying is that he's gotten as far as he has."

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  1. Etymology of the word? by nurhussein · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Stealth has been a word used since the time of Shakespeare. How the heck does someone get to trademark a frickin' word?

  2. Re: I got my own... by Dunbal · · Score: 1, Redundant

    I'm sorry, but I have previously applied for the letters a,b,c,d,E,f,g,H,i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,q,r,s,T,u,v,w,x,y, z. Your "word" is actually made up of THREE instances of intellectual property violation against my rights (said letters have been capitalized for your convenience). Pay me $38,415,719,089.11 USD.

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  3. Re:Gotten So Far by Deltaspectre · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Perhaps we could say 'stealth' in reference to him?

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  4. Re:Stealth by Squiffy · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Stealth, stealth, stealth, stealth, stealth, stealth, stealth, stealth, beans, and stealth.

    And while I'm at it, I might as well say something that gets me around the lameness filter. I believe this ought to suffice.

  5. so the obvious question is by discogravy · · Score: 0, Redundant

    can this guy's name be trademarked?

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