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LucasFilm Sues Jedi Mind Over 'Jedi'

Posted by timothy on from the but-it's-my-religion-man dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Apparently the force is strong with LucasFilm's legal department, as they've sued the company Jedi Mind for trademark infringement and breach of contract, among other things. While LucasFilm doesn't actually own a trademark on 'Jedi,' it claims that its related marks are close enough, and that Jedi Mind had agreed last year to phase out the use of 'Jedi' in its name and product names."

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  1. Americans by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    When you want free money, you sue people over trifles.

  2. from the looks of it... by Charliemopps · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    from the looks of it, the company is trying to make a reality the things lucas fantasized about. "Jedi Mind, Inc. develops software for thought-controlled technologies, allowing the user to interact with the computer and other machines through the power of the mind. The technology involves the use of a wireless headset, developed by our strategic partner, which detects brainwaves on both the conscious and non-conscious level. This revolutionary neural processing technology makes it possible for computers to interact directly with the human brain." Was there ever a more clear cut case of someone trying to use trademarks to stifle creative output and innovation?