Wednesday, July 18, 2007
 
Yeah, Of Course, I Knew That
In this article, an attorney for Trader Joe's doesn't want to be insulting as he defends the chain's obvious trademark infringement on Papa Pallermo's well-known (to people who listen to Milwaukee Admirals broadcasts or Internetcasts) brand:
    As you are aware, Palermo is a prominent city in Sicily, Italy, having a style of pepperoni pizza distinctive to the region.
Erm, yes, of course I knew that. Where's Wikipedia when I need it?

Of course, this settlement will only last until the EU gets its way and prominent European locations are treated as trademarks when it comes to foodstuffs, but hey, you win the ones you can.


- posted by Brian J. @ 3:21 PM
Comments:
Before too long it will be impossible to sell a hamburger which wasn't made in Hamburg or a cheeseburger which wasn't made in Cheeseburg.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : Wednesday, July 18, 2007 3:30:00 PM
 


You thought I was kidding?

EU Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) / Protected Geographical Indication (PGI).
# posted by Blogger Brian J. : Wednesday, July 18, 2007 3:37:00 PM
 


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