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George Lucas C&Ds 'Lightsaber Laser'

Posted by timothy on from the illegal-operation dept.

dward90 writes "George Lucas thinks that bulky, handheld lasers shouldn't be produced because they are his intellectual property. From CNN: 'George Lucas wants to force a laser company to stop making a new, high-powered product he says looks too much like the famous lightsaber from his classic sci-fi series. Lucasfilm Ltd. has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Hong Kong-based Wicked Lasers, threatening legal action if it doesn't change its Pro Arctic Laser series or stop selling it altogether.'"

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  1. And... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Dildos look too much like MY penis. Can I sue their makers?

    1. Re:And... by mujadaddy · · Score: 5, Funny

      'vagina'! It's a slippery slope that leads to people eating babies.

      I think you're doing it wrong.

      --
      Populus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur...
      "Force shits upon Reason's back." - Poor Richard's Almanac
  2. Not at all... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    They should be awarded. Can you imagine how much time and effort it took to make such a small injection-mold?

  3. What's next....? by Caviller · · Score: 5, Funny

    I can see it now....

    Scientist: We developed Hyperdrive!!
    George: Nope...I did...didn't you see my movie...geesh.

    I think George is heading down the path of the Dark Side....

  4. Re:heh by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Obviously, you've never gotten a huge settlement check for having your man-parts torn off in a freak industrial accident.

    The prequels weren't *that* bad, were they?