Little Guy VS. Godzilla literally

Bob L · 08-09-2010, 09:39 AM

Hey Brethren,

There is a little rodside 'Q joint in Damariscotta, Maine with some legal issues.

In support of them (I do not know them nor have I ever eaten there), I felt I should post the following link to an article about the company that owns the rights to Godzilla suing this little joint because they call themselve Grillzilla. Can you say RIDICULOUS.

http://www.pressherald.com/news/mons...010-08-08.html.

The link to this roadside restaurant is in the article.

ZILLA · 08-09-2010, 10:01 AM

Fark Em!

dgassaway · 08-09-2010, 10:43 AM

Wonder how Mozilla gets away with it? They are an internet browser company who makes Firefox and Thunderbird.

Huh?

J_Don · 08-09-2010, 11:26 AM

I just finished going to the next post and what did I find. Looks like one of our own brethern may be in trouble with this ridiculous lawsuit. John Fitzgerald "Fitz"- Head Hog of the Hog Zilla Cook Team

ScreamingChicken · 08-09-2010, 11:34 AM

A number of years ago there was a bar somewhere around here called "Jeep's" and Chrysler asked the owner to change the name (it was his nickname IIRC) even though he'd been using it since long before Chrysler bought AMC. I remember a few rumblings about possible legal action but can't recall what the final outcome was.

Brad

Slamdunkpro · 08-09-2010, 11:36 AM

If I was the grill owner I'd say go ahead and sue me, then represent myself or look for an attorney aspiring for political office to do the case pro-bono. Odds are that even if the court agreed with the plaintiff, all that would happen is they'd be ordered to discontinue use. In order to be awarded any kind of damages the Godzilla people would have to prove that their brand was financially harmed in some way. That would be a huge stretch.

chambersuac · 08-09-2010, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZILLA

Fark Em!

Hey, you're next on their list because of your name, "zilla"

4dueces · 08-09-2010, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J_Don

I just finished going to the next post and what did I find. Looks like one of our own brethern may be in trouble with this ridiculous lawsuit. John Fitzgerald "Fitz"- Head Hog of the Hog Zilla Cook Team

Guess we'll see what happens. Thanks for the heads up

chaddie · 08-09-2010, 09:55 PM

It's become a sorry situation when mega corp with their legal teams can stifle American entrepreneurship.

aquablue22 · 08-11-2010, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dgassaway

Wonder how Mozilla gets away with it? They are an internet browser company who makes Firefox and Thunderbird.

Huh?

They also have a file sharing program called "Filezilla", really great program and like everything Mozilla, FREE......

gsmith · 08-11-2010, 12:21 PM

We rent a cabin on Damariscotta Lake. What a beautiful area.
I'll have to look for Grill Zilla next summer when we go back.

ZILLA · 08-11-2010, 12:27 PM

You hankerin fer some ribs and watermelon Glen?

You people are so predictable...

See you in November brother!!

Smiter Q · 08-17-2010, 02:00 AM

Go figure... another corporate law team trying to justify their existence by going after a little guy.

Dollarbillied · 08-17-2010, 11:20 AM

I'd tell them to bring it on. You can't trade mark a pre-fix. Zilla? What about the word Cola? Frivolous Farkin attorneys.

Pyle's BBQ · 08-30-2010, 03:50 PM

Do a search on Monster. The compnay that produces cables is doing this kind of thing all the time.

08-09-2010, 09:39 AM	#1
Bob L Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 01-24-10 Location: Gray, Me Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Little Guy VS. Godzilla literally Hey Brethren, There is a little rodside 'Q joint in Damariscotta, Maine with some legal issues. In support of them (I do not know them nor have I ever eaten there), I felt I should post the following link to an article about the company that owns the rights to Godzilla suing this little joint because they call themselve Grillzilla. Can you say RIDICULOUS. http://www.pressherald.com/news/mons...010-08-08.html. The link to this roadside restaurant is in the article.

08-09-2010, 10:43 AM	#3
dgassaway Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-11-09 Location: Kalispell, MT Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wonder how Mozilla gets away with it? They are an internet browser company who makes Firefox and Thunderbird. Huh? __________________ [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica][SIZE=2][COLOR=midnightblue][B][I]David [/I][/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [COLOR=Navy] [/COLOR][FONT=Verdana][SIZE=2][COLOR=Navy]1 Very Ugly UDS & 2 Pretty Ones plus 2 big a$$ stoked 85's 1 Weber 22.5 with Rib-O-Lator & [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana][SIZE=2][COLOR=Blue][COLOR=Navy][COLOR=DarkOrange][B]Orange[/B][/COLOR] Thermopen[/COLOR][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana][SIZE=2] ____________[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica][SIZE=2][COLOR=midnightblue][FONT=Verdana] PNWBA Board Member \| CBJ #200356[/FONT] Smokin' HOT Grillfriends \| Wellseasoned & The CanadaQ Crew BBQ Team Event Organizer: Big Red Barn Burner \| Cloverdale Cowboy Cook-off \| BBQ on the By Pass[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

08-09-2010, 11:26 AM	#4
J_Don is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-02-09 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I just finished going to the next post and what did I find. Looks like one of our own brethern may be in trouble with this ridiculous lawsuit. John Fitzgerald "Fitz"- Head Hog of the Hog Zilla Cook Team __________________ Weber 22.5 Silver, Weber 22.5 Gold Weber 22.5 Performer, Weber 22.5 WSM Weber Smokey Joe & Weber Smokey Joe Mini WSM Char-Griller Super Pro w/Firebox (2) Kenmore Elite Gasser w/ Rotisserie Cajun Cooker (3) UDS In Progress [COLOR=#0000ff]BLUESMAN[/COLOR] Splashproof [COLOR=#0000ff]BLUE [/COLOR][COLOR=black]Thermapen :bow:[/COLOR] H D FXSTD

08-09-2010, 11:36 AM	#6
Slamdunkpro is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-27-07 Location: Northern VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If I was the grill owner I'd say go ahead and sue me, then represent myself or look for an attorney aspiring for political office to do the case pro-bono. Odds are that even if the court agreed with the plaintiff, all that would happen is they'd be ordered to discontinue use. In order to be awarded any kind of damages the Godzilla people would have to prove that their brand was financially harmed in some way. That would be a huge stretch. __________________ Aporkalypse Now Competition BBQ team Thanks to our sponsors: Wusthof Trident USA & Creekstone Farms Spicewine Tandem - "The Beast" Brinkman modified upright, Weber Kettle(s); Meadow Creek Pr-24 ----------------- MABA - (Mid Atlantic BBQ Association) President KCBS Certified Judge - #23289

08-09-2010, 09:55 PM	#9
chaddie Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-25-09 Location: Ridgefield WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It's become a sorry situation when mega corp with their legal teams can stifle American entrepreneurship. __________________ *************** Good morning, Miss Ratched

08-09-2010, 10:01 AM	#2
ZILLA is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 12-01-05 Location: Universal City, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Fark Em!

08-09-2010, 11:34 AM	#5
ScreamingChicken Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-07-09 Location: Stoughton, Wisconsin Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A number of years ago there was a bar somewhere around here called "Jeep's" and Chrysler asked the owner to change the name (it was his nickname IIRC) even though he'd been using it since long before Chrysler bought AMC. I remember a few rumblings about possible legal action but can't recall what the final outcome was. Brad

08-11-2010, 12:21 PM	#11
gsmith Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-23-09 Location: NE Connecticut Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We rent a cabin on Damariscotta Lake. What a beautiful area. I'll have to look for Grill Zilla next summer when we go back.

08-11-2010, 12:27 PM	#12
ZILLA is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 12-01-05 Location: Universal City, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You hankerin fer some ribs and watermelon Glen? You people are so predictable... See you in November brother!!

08-17-2010, 02:00 AM	#13
Smiter Q is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-05-10 Location: Austin - TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Go figure... another corporate law team trying to justify their existence by going after a little guy. __________________ Brian: Weber: OTG + Lime Performer - - Keeping the Armor On - Eph. 6:11

08-17-2010, 11:20 AM	#14
Dollarbillied Found some matches. Join Date: 07-03-10 Location: South West Denver, Colorado Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'd tell them to bring it on. You can't trade mark a pre-fix. Zilla? What about the word Cola? Frivolous Farkin attorneys.

08-30-2010, 03:50 PM	#15
Pyle's BBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-25-06 Location: Des Moines, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Do a search on Monster. The compnay that produces cables is doing this kind of thing all the time. __________________ Bryan, Team: Pyle's BBQ; Good-One "Trail Boss" 60T; Homemade rig; 22" Weber Kettle w/rotisserie ring; Big A$$ Rotisserie; BGE-Small; Weber Kettle Gold, Weber OTS, New Braunfels offset smoker. Saddles BBQ Bistro Μολὼν λαβέ

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