She claims this is unauthorized commercial use of her name, likeness and trademark.
Hallmark claims this is parody.
I wonder if the precedent set when Michael Buffer controlled the use of "Let's Get Ready to Rumble" will be cited in this case.
Saturday, September 08, 2007
Frivolous Lawsuits Are Hot
Paris Hilton is suing Hallmark because the company used her face and catchphrase "that's hot" (which she trademarked) on a greeting card. She's suing for $100,000 in damages and sales of the cards.
She claims this is unauthorized commercial use of her name, likeness and trademark.
Hallmark claims this is parody.
I wonder if the precedent set when Michael Buffer controlled the use of "Let's Get Ready to Rumble" will be cited in this case.
She claims this is unauthorized commercial use of her name, likeness and trademark.
Hallmark claims this is parody.
I wonder if the precedent set when Michael Buffer controlled the use of "Let's Get Ready to Rumble" will be cited in this case.
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