Oh man, nothing gets me fired up like a good discussion about trademark law. That's what happened in the case of South Carolina versus Southern California, as the two USCs battled it out for trademark superiority.
The battle between the USCs has been quietly raging since 2002, when USC challenged South Carolina's application to federally register a version of the "SC" trademark for use on clothing and baseball uniforms. South Carolina fired back with a counterclaim to cancel USC's federal trademark registration for its interlocking "SC" logo.
Game on. Proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board began in 2006. On Friday, the board issued a 93-page order in favor of L.A.'s USC.
I think I speak for everyone when I say, whoopty god damn doo. That must have been a fascinating case. "The 'S' stands for South!" "And I say it stands for Southern!!!" Hey guess what, I trademarked the letter M. Give me some money, Milwaukee Brewers. You too, Marshall University.
Lawyers rape sheep.
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Shit like this is why I regret going to law school during every waking moment of my life.
Aaaah, the old Trojan Cock. It's the best way to get it inside the barrier without the
womanhookerenemy knowing.I trademarked the phrase "Lawyers rape sheep" in 2003. I expect a check from you, Matt.
On Friday, the board issued a 93-page order in favor of L.A.'s USC.
It didn't help that South Carolina's arguments were written in crayon on the back of a Hardee's placemat.
the sheep are asking for it, wearing all that tight wool.
@ WDYA – was the maze solved? just kidding. they probably ate the crayons before getting started
Lawyers rape sheep.
True, and the primary reason why I am not a practicing attorney.
I thought "BAAAAAA" meant "Fuck me, John Grisham!"
Lawyers rape sheep.
you can't rape the willing
Next lawsuit: USC goes after Trojan condoms for taking their mascot and turning it into a sexual icon. Not every Trojan wants to be inside a woman, but sometimes men too…
nobody's perfect, smurphette
Matt, you're wasting your time. I trademarked plane crashes 40 years ago and I'm still waiting on Marshall to pony up the dough that they so rightfully owe me.
//damn right I'm making light of that travesty
This reminds me of the case of Paper vs. Rock and I think we know how that turned out. Though I still profess that a hard-enough and properly thrusted Rock will bust through that Paper every time.
I'm a lawyer, and what this means, legally speaking, is that Steve Spurrier and Pete Carroll are legally obligated to choke on a dick.
What surprises me most about this is that it seems to indicate that people down south can recognize letters – who knew?! Give 'em another 100 years and I bet they'll start walking upright.
You and me both, Smurphette