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I saw the SLCC Car a couple of times that year. Even I thought it was a SDCC car at first. It stood out that much- and i thought it was odd that CCI management was driving around in a car promoting SDCC.No other convention publicized they're con at sdcc as garishly as SLCC nor are any other cons as easily confused with SDCC due to the letters in their shortened name.I dislike arguing by analogy but it's kinda like someone posting on this forum for another forum that has the same exact market PLUS using flashing lights and loud sounds. Add into that if the name was similar--- While i understand 'all fair in love & advertising' at a point folks are going to stand their ground. I think that's what we're seeing.
Like, if I started promoting my new forum “Fridges for Comic Con on here with a very similar font as that on the main page of this sight. It’s like that car used juuuuuust enough differences to not infringe on copyrighted imagery but was similar enough to confuse people. It was in poor taste, IMO
However, SDCC isn't saying this... instead, they're complaining that SLCC is using the term 'comic con'. IMHO, that's not a winning fight. So many cons have used that term and SDCC hasn't gone after them. I really don't know why SDCC isn't getting after Salt Lake about the misleading advertising instead.
This hits the nail on the head. While I disagree about SLCC being slimy and misleading, the main reason I'm so publicly not on SDCC's side here is because "you drove your car on San Diego during SDCC; therefore, we want you to change your name to Salt Lake Comic Convention and hand your website over to us" is just such a ridiculously illogical argument that I don't know how they came up with it. On the other hand, if they'd had sued to keep SLCC away from them, I still probably wouldn't agree (as I don't believe they have grounds to dictate who drives on public roads) but I'd at least see where they were coming from.
I’m no legal expert. Nor do I care much about this lawsuit anymore. I am curious to see legally what happens in the end though
UPDATE: SLCC vs SDCC case goes to trial November 28, 2017.In the last month we had discussed the idea of crowdfunding legal fees to allow fans and promoters of comic cons from around the country to show moral and financial support for the ongoing legal battle with San Diego Comic Convention (SDCC). Currently we have incurred over $1.5 million in legal fees defending the myriad of comic cons’ rights to be called “comic con”. SDCC is claiming ownership of all forms of the term “comic con” even though the term has been used for over 50 years by independent conventions in virtually every state in the country. They claim this ownership gives them the right to license the name and regulate the nature of comic cons across the country.We have decided to postpone our crowdfunding campaign in the event of any appeal of the case. Your continued support over the years of our comic con events has made it so we have been able to stand our ground on what we believe is the right thing for everyone who uses the term comic con. If you want to express your support again you can do so by taking advantage of the extra savings at tomorrow’s launch. Tickets are 35% off and include a bonus upgradeable ticket valued at $15 for the first 1,000 purchases of VIP and Gold tickets. You can purchase tickets here on Friday, 11/17 at 12:00pm MST. You are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginWe are greatly encouraged by the opinion of the Ninth Circuit Court stating, “The case has drawn nationwide attention and discussion on traditional and social media alike, in part because “comic cons” have been held in hundreds of venues across the United States.” If the case goes to appeal, we already have been acknowledged by the appeals court (in San Francisco) of the ubiquitous nature of the term “comic con”. Here’s the Court’s opinion: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login
Isnt it kinda weird or lame or whatever to claim a term like comic con, seeing how there are so many that happen now days around the world? So are they gonna try make to where no con can use that term ever if at all? guess u might as well say now lets go to San Diego con or New York con so not gotta go through all this hassles to claim a term that no one can use ever or might get sued. I guess gotta wait and see how this who hassles is resolved or dismissed cause of a term.