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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. More copyright trademark patent bullshit .... by unity100 · · Score: 1, Troll

    wasnt it just yesterday that we had some crap come out of riaa ? today this. tomorrow something else. these do NOT work.

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    1. Re:More copyright trademark patent bullshit .... by tsj5j · · Score: 1, Troll

      Before trolling, it helps to read the context first. Imagine if you spent years building a brand name, only to have some other company calling their products by the same name. That's what trademark law is here to protect, and it protects both indie firms and big-name firms alike. Copyright and patent systems are broken, yes, but trademarks have been comparatively clear. And the answer to the broken systems above isn't removal, it's reform.