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May 27, 2005

Barbie vs. Barbie's

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For an interesting proposition involving trademark, check out Barbie vs. Barbie's - Eatery Suit to Supreme Court. While it's a Canadian dispute, it's still an interesting case.
The mammoth California-based toy company is battling a Quebec restaurateur over Barbie's -- even though the name refers to the menu's barbecued food.
BoingBoing has an amusing comment on the case:
Mattel is suing to shut down a BBQ joint in Quebec called "Barbie's," on the grounds that very stupid children might wander alone into the bar/restaurant and order ribs under the mistaken impression that they have something to do with the Barbie dolls.


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Posted by: Andy the Flea at June 28, 2005 11:31 PM