Hey. Did you know that some everyday words and phrases taht you use could get you into trouble? They're trademarks! You COULD technically get sued for using them without permission. Right?

Q- Tip ..... Cotton Swab
Kleenex ..... Tissue
Vaseline ..... Petroleum Jelly
Jacuzzi ..... Hot Tub / Spa
Band-Aid ..... Adhesive Bandage
Post-It ..... Little sticky piece of paper

Where do you want to go today(tm) ..... Microsoft owns this phrase

Year 2000(tm) ..... Microsoft also owns this phrase

Be careful!

Oh yeah, I almost forgot! Can anyone add to this list?

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[This message has been edited by Sal Collaziano (edited 06-08-2000).]

yeah, "Let's Get Ready to Rumble!" is copyrighted by Michael Buffer. You can only be sued if you use the copyright phrases to make a profit though. You can preach 'em all you want as long as you're not making any ends off it http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smile.gif

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Oh, okay.. So that's how it works! http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smile.gif Well, thanks for the addition. I forgot about that one! Anybody else have any of these, ahh, whatevers? http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smile.gif

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JetSki... personal water craft
Waverunner... personal water craft

Those are the only two I can think of right now. http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/biggrin.gif


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plaster=adhesive bandage

my friend always complains about me saying plaster. But I'm not sure if that's what you guys call it in the states. Anyways over here that's what we call them and it ticks off my friend.

fridge=refrigerator
once again, I'm too sure about you guys in the states.

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Isn't the word "Threepeat" trademarked by Pat Reilly from when he and the Lakers won 3 NBA championships in the 80's? I think I heard that somewhere!

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"Jello" for any gelatin based dessert. Just ask the band Green Jelly. (remember them? They had that song with "Little pig, little pig let me in...") They used to be called Green Jello and got sued.

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Well, Gene Simmons owns the rights to the name "axe" if referring to a guitar. He copyrighted it back in the late 80s.

Mike

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I remember Green Jelly and THAT song. http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smile.gif Stupid clip!

Nike - Brand of clothing and shoes, but also greek goddess of victory!



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Well I think the Greek Goddess of Victory should sue the Nike sneaker company! God knows she'd be victorious! http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/wink.gif

And Green Jello. Jeez! Sue for anything... I remember hearing about them. I just never knew they had to change their name.. Life...

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"Eat My Shorts" Copy-righted by the creator of Bart Simpson

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That couldn't really be copyrighted. Could it? That's such a popular phrase. They used it on Grumpy Old Men too..

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I think it is... I dont know...

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Hi all! I just thought of a couple more and I figured I'd rush over real quick and post 'em up.. (Actually, one other guy thought of White Out)

Well, you know one already.. White Out! That's Mead or Bic, right? I forget which one.. The other is Coke! How often do you ask for a Cola?? Up! Never... http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smile.gif

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Originally posted by Mad Dog:
Well, Gene Simmons owns the rights to the name "axe" if referring to a guitar. He copyrighted it back in the late 80s.

Mike



This is weird. A lotta people use this name.



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Oh, damn. I was just here to add JELLO but Pagan got it a long time ago..

Have you ever heard anyone say, "Mother. Could I please have some jelatin?"

Bahaha!

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phew! i thought this had something to do with me using the word "boobies"

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hahaha! Imagine? Did you really say "boobies" somewhere? /ubb/smilies/tongue.gif

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The Phrase "More Then Meets The Eyes" Is Copyrighted By Hasbro/Taraka, The Makers Of The Transformers

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Yes i said when i produce the New Mutants movie (say, 'round 2013) viewers could count on seeing wolf boobies...ah, cause Renee is a wolf sorta...
Hey i guess that means "Yo Joe!" is trademarked- my question is how can WE trademark stuff and how much does it cost! I think of stuff ALL the time. I could make a fortune (and i need the dough!). Anybody know?

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Up! I thought of another one last night! SCRUNCHY! You know what SCRUNCHIES are. Right?!

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http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//smile.gif I know what it is!
By the way Sal, what do you think of my new moderator line?

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Queen of the XChangers! Very cool. It fits you well. Roem needs a King line now. http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//smile.gif

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I don't think I'm ready to part with my current title....it's grown on me and fits my character to perfection http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//tongue.gif

Unless I added something like, "and KING" or something to that accord http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//laugh.gif

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Sal, can I request a new King? Please! http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//laugh.gif

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hehe a new king.. Well! I dunno. http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//tongue.gif As for "...and King" or something like that - you can add it in.. Your one-liner is now an official TITLE - so you can still add a one-liner beneath it...

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I'm a PhD!!! Look at my signature!! Heh!? Heh!?

A couple a messages back, you guys were talking about "Eat my shorts." I don't think the guy who made the Simpsons (Matt Groening) has the right to copyright it, because people were saying it long before the Simpsons. Judd Nelson says it to the principal on Breakfast Club. Twice!

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A PhD with a GED? What's this world coming to? Oh wait, you didn't even get it yet. Right? That's a scary thought! http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//tongue.gif

Oh, is someone REALLY trying to copyright or trademark, "Eat my shorts"?

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I'm a PhD until someone can disprove it. And yes I most certainly do have my G.E.D! I have the dipl-, letter to prove it!

Cool! Well, heck! We've got a doctor on board then! http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//smile.gif

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