Business Names (or, how paper models can get you into trouble) - Page 2

wulfric · 04-07-2012, 06:08 PM

Well some friends of mine, and myself, belong to the SCA a medieval re-creation group. We sell knives, swords, handmade clothing, and armour pieces. We call our little enterprise Jesus Christ Superstore and we constantly have people almost falling down they laugh so hard. Those who are offended are just asked to leave. Afun time is had by most.

Vince · 04-07-2012, 10:12 PM

I remember reading many years ago about a guy whose last name was Wheaties. He had a hot dog stand which he called "Wheaties hot dogs" or something like that. General Mills got wind and sued him for using their name. The judge determined that the hot dog cart was named Wheaties before the cereal was, and found General Mills in violation of using his name!
All the hot dog guy wanted was to be able to keep his beloved stand, so they agreed that both the hot dog stand and the cereal could use the name.
I don't know if it's true, or an urban legend, but it certainly sounds plausible!

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04-07-2012, 06:08 PM	#16
wulfric Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 12 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Well some friends of mine, and myself, belong to the SCA a medieval re-creation group. We sell knives, swords, handmade clothing, and armour pieces. We call our little enterprise Jesus Christ Superstore and we constantly have people almost falling down they laugh so hard. Those who are offended are just asked to leave. Afun time is had by most.

04-07-2012, 10:12 PM	#17
Vince Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 148 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	I remember reading many years ago about a guy whose last name was Wheaties. He had a hot dog stand which he called "Wheaties hot dogs" or something like that. General Mills got wind and sued him for using their name. The judge determined that the hot dog cart was named Wheaties before the cereal was, and found General Mills in violation of using his name! All the hot dog guy wanted was to be able to keep his beloved stand, so they agreed that both the hot dog stand and the cereal could use the name. I don't know if it's true, or an urban legend, but it certainly sounds plausible!