Signal boosting for raze

[capriuni]

I don't keep fish; I don't imbibe energy drinks, but a) raze is a friend who does both, and b) I'd like to continue selling tee-shirts with the word "monster" on them, FFS, and don't want to see this precedent get started.

So I signed this petition:

URL:
http://www.change.org/petitions/monster-beverage-corporation-do-not-sue-monster-fish-keepers-for-trademark-infringement#

I mean, c'mon, guys! What tomfoolery is this:

(quote)
The demands [. . .] include, but are not limited to [. . .] refraining from using or applying for any trademarks containing the word “Monster” or the letter “M,” refraining from using the colors black and green on any MonsterFishKeepers.com or Monster Aquaria Network Websites [. . .] and paying Monster Energy Corporation its attorneys’ fees in connection with this matter.
(unquote)

I signed with an optional reason, and I can't seem to get back to it to copy-paste it here, but I something like this:

(Quote)
The word "Monster" has been part of the English language since the thirteenth century of the Common Era. Claiming copyright infringement on a word that is clearly part of the public domain sets a dangerous precedent.
(Unquote)

When you can't actually sic a school of piranha at someone, you can always geek out at them...

Comments

[raze]

Thank you <3 The company's demands are just beyond unreasonable and I totally agree about it setting a dangerous precedent.

[capriuni]

My pleasure. As I said, I have a wee Zazzle shop, where I'd like to sell things with the word "monster" on them such as this mug: Monster Pride (it's how I roll).

So far, I'm practically the only one who's bought anything, and I have no intention of using the store to generate income. But if that should change, I'd like to be able to make that choice without fear that just using my native language could get me sued. (I use the word "monster" and the colors green and black -- oh, noes!)

I mean -- really?! Isn't that a bit like an author suing for plagiarism because someone else also wrote a novel with a love triangle?

Give me an idiomatic break!