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SHOCKER*** Raiders case dismissed

Discussion in 'Carolina Panthers' started by Foxman, Apr 21, 2003.

  1. Apr 21, 2003 at 10:03 PM #1
    Foxman

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    Judge dismisses Raiders suit against Bucs, Panthers
    April 21, 2003
    SportsLine.com wire reports


    SAN JOSE, Calif. -- A state judge on Monday dismissed a suit by the Oakland Raiders seeking to prevent the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers from wearing their uniforms for games in California because they allegedly violate the Raiders' trademark rights.


    A Santa Clara County judge did not rule on the merits of the case, but rather said it belonged in federal court. Raiders officials said Monday they were exploring their legal options.

    The Raiders claimed Tampa Bay's pirate logo is too similar to that of Oakland's. And the Raiders objected to the Panthers' uniforms because two colors, silver and black, match those of their team.

    Papers the Raiders filed in the San Jose case say the Buccaneers' logo "is likely to dilute the distinctive quality of the Raiders' mark, thereby lessening its capacity to identify the Raiders, and causing irreparable harm that cannot adequately be compensated by an award of damages."

    NFL attorneys argued there will always be overlap among logos and colors.

    Santa Clara County Judge John Herlihy ruled the case, charging violations of California trademark law, fell under federal trademark statutes.



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    >> this is the only thing about this case that makes sense.
     
  2. Apr 21, 2003 at 10:06 PM #2
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    Al Davis is a joke.
     
  3. Apr 21, 2003 at 10:07 PM #3
    Savio

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    I wonder what it's costing him to bring up stupidity...
     
  4. Apr 22, 2003 at 12:31 PM #4
    Sackem90

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    As Forrest Gump says, "Stupid is as stupid does." :D

    Al must be SO bored that he doesn't have anything to do except file stupid lawsuits and waste money. (And not to mention TIME, as in his attorney's time, the judges time, and the legal system's time!):rolleyes:
     
  5. Apr 22, 2003 at 1:05 PM #5
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    Okay, does that mean if he wins this case that fans also cannot wear black &/or silver? Will Ericsson be patrolled by "Fashion Police"? Al, it's called a LIFE - get one!
     

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