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George Lucas C&Ds 'Lightsaber Laser'
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.'"
Like the old saying goes...
"How many times can you look directly into a laser beam before going blind? Twice, once for each eye."
The last thing I want is a blue laser in the hands of a 7 year old. Don't we have laws preventing this sort of thing? I'm glad that this toy costs $200 as that will make it unaffordable for most.
This makes me want to wear orange goggles all the time.
If he succeeds, then REAL scifi authors could have a field day. No more helicopters, hovercraft, or zillions of other inventions they wrote about without getting their permission first...
Wicked Lasers designed their laser to look like a lightsaber.
Lucas owns the trademark on the lightsaber name and look.
Lucas sues to protect his trademark.
This will somehow lead to the downfall of civilization as "REAL scifi authors" attempt to enforce trademarks they do not have.
Your +4 Insightful shames us all.
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There shopping cart keeps crashing on me. Damit I want one now! Give it to me now!