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06-01-2007, 05:04 PM
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Lexus files lawsuit against p0rn site
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/01/l...nst-p0rn-site/
 The Detroit Free Press is reporting that Lexus has filed a lawsuit against two metro Detroiters who have commandeered the brand's name for their pornographic website and the site's star, Lexus Cash (yes, that's her at right). Lexus is claiming the two, uh, entrepenuers, broke trademark laws by using its brand name in a less than savory manner, which could result in the dilution of its good name. While doing research for this (somebody had to), we came across another pornstar named Lexus Locklear, but so far haven't heard whether or not she's also being sued by the Japanese automaker. Perhaps her brand of entertainment is a little more high-brow than what Lexus Cash offers, we wouldn't know. Whlie the name "Lexus Cash" is probably a stage name, this got us wondering about other people who are actually named after cars. For instance, we've heard of girls named Porsche (yes, actually spelled that way, not like Portia de Rossi). If one of the Porsches of the world grows up to be a porn star, would Porsche the carmaker have any grounds to sue? We'll consult the AOL lawyers and get back to you on that one, but clearly Lexus thinks it has a case against Lexus Cash and her employers.
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06-01-2007, 06:55 PM
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Re: Lexus files lawsuit against p0rn site
i have a lot of patients named porsches, mercedes and a couple of lexuses, one was even royce
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06-01-2007, 07:02 PM
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Re: Lexus files lawsuit against p0rn site
You mean that is Her on your "Other Right"?
 Companies will never learn will they. They can't fight the Power of the Internet...it will only make people want to VIEW what they don't want you to VIEW...hehe!
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06-01-2007, 07:17 PM
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Re: Lexus files lawsuit against p0rn site
She's no Kelly Clarkson, that's for sure. Eugh.
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06-02-2007, 05:25 AM
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Re: Lexus files lawsuit against p0rn site
Its easy she just changes her name to LicksUs Cash. Sounds almost the same and it might just be her forte judging by the photo.
I wouldn't think they had much of a case she is not in the same industry and the likelyhood of confusion is at best slight. Trademarks do not stop the use of a name altogether. |
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06-02-2007, 06:40 AM
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06-02-2007, 06:56 AM
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Re: Lexus files lawsuit against p0rn site
Good thing names like Cadillac and Lincoln can't be used by porn stars.
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06-02-2007, 11:04 AM
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06-02-2007, 11:20 PM
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06-02-2007, 11:28 PM
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