Harris Faulkner vs. Hasbro

TheStarkFactor · 2 Sep 2015 at 21:31

As the refugee crisis escalates, in other news...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-34133723

traveyb · 2 Sep 2015 at 21:40

Read that on the news I just lol'd. Dunno how she even make the accusation

Wizzfizz · 2 Sep 2015 at 21:47

Only in America

Kosmiche · 2 Sep 2015 at 21:58

Wait the name of the toy is Harris Faulkner? If so then I totally see her pov.

Thekwango · 2 Sep 2015 at 22:01

Eames said:
Wait the name of the toy is Harris Faulkner? If so then I totally see her pov.

yup, I take it to be that too. named the hamster after her and didn't expect a lawsuit?!

Rids · 2 Sep 2015 at 22:03

I read the thread title as Harris Faulker vs Haribo.

I thought it was some kind of new sweets OCUK were shipping, its been a long day.

jsmoke · 2 Sep 2015 at 22:05

I don't think it's that outrageous. Come up with your own ideas.

Randomface74 · 2 Sep 2015 at 22:05

Good job the caption says (left)

Dis86 · 2 Sep 2015 at 22:06

Does someone own their name though?

Still a very random name for a kids toy...

Liampope · 2 Sep 2015 at 22:07

Have a go for the name maybe, but her likeness??!! Wtf? Resembles her appearance, eye shape and complexion??? Errrrrr.... Huh?

TheStarkFactor · 2 Sep 2015 at 22:12

I can sort of relate to sharing the same name argument, but just lol at the line...

'bears a "physical resemblance" to her through its complexion, eye shape and eye makeup design, and poses a choking hazard to small children.'

JBuk · 2 Sep 2015 at 22:14

jsmoke said:
. Come up with your own ideas.

They did, or does she make and sell toy hamsters with her name too?

Not exactly sure what the legalities are tbh, not using trademarks and brand names I can understand but names or stage names?

Vulcan · 2 Sep 2015 at 22:17

including complexion, eye shape and eye make-up design.

So the woman with brown skin, oval eyes and makeup like everyone else is complaining about the cream coloured toy with round eyes?

The name is the same, but so what, you have no right to have a unique name.

Sunnyz · 2 Sep 2015 at 22:19

Hamsters are cute though.

timmeh · 2 Sep 2015 at 22:19

Rids said:
I read the thread title as Harris Faulker vs Haribo.

I thought it was some kind of new sweets OCUK were shipping, its been a long day.

I also read it like that.

Only in America.

randal · 2 Sep 2015 at 22:24

I haven't read the link, but I like his music so I hope he wins.

Caged · 2 Sep 2015 at 22:26

Longbow said:
The name is the same, but so what, you have no right to have a unique name.

If I started selling sex toys named the "Boris Johnson" then I'd expect to get sued. I think it depends if people could reasonably conclude that the name means that you endorsed it.

Deleted member 651465 · 2 Sep 2015 at 22:41

randal said:
I haven't read the link, but I like his music so I hope he wins.

Try reading the link. It's nothing to do with Calvin Harris or Newton Faulkner

Dis86 · 2 Sep 2015 at 22:41

Caged said:
If I started selling sex toys named the "Boris Johnson" then I'd expect to get sued. I think it depends if people could reasonably conclude that the name means that you endorsed it.

But his hair is a major feature of his. This thing doesn't resemble her at all!

TheStarkFactor · 2 Sep 2015 at 22:45

Dis86 said:
But his hair is a major feature of his. This thing doesn't resemble her at all!

Plus I'm not entirely certain what a seasoned news anchor/journalist has in common with a plastic hamster?

Reuters quotes...

"Harris Faulkner, the uniquely named, acclaimed veteran journalist and author, has worked for decades to establish and maintain her personal brand and laudable professional reputation," only to suffer "substantial commercial and emotional damages" from Hasbro's conduct, the complaint said.'

Harris Faulkner vs. Hasbro

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