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 May 12 2008, 02:53 PM
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We were totally ripping him off, and didn't even know it! Apparently, the quote "it's 5 o'clock somewhere" is a phrase that has been trademarked by Mr. Buffet...We've been using it on our tees at Cafe press for a little while now...Our items were flagged, and taken off the site. Since I never (EVER) listen to Jimmy Buffet music, I had NO idea...I feel really bad about it. I thought it was just an expression! In fact, my business partner, who is from New Orleans, always thought the expression was "it's noon somewhere". Guess they start drinking a bit earlier down there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Anyhow, I just had to share. If anyone has any non-trademarked phrases that would look cute with little pink cocktail glasses, let me know! stacy -------------------- stacy
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May 15 2008, 07:14 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 437 Joined: 7-February 06 From: Elmhurst, IL Member No.: 2,411 |
Mairzey...I like "is it 5 o'clock yet" too!
Fosters...the "warm vanilla sugar" trademark is hysterical...seriously. I heard that Starbucks tried to trademark "grande"...not sure if that's true. It's all a bit ridiculous sometimes. ...oh, and silly me for thinking that CP was looking out for ME!! But I can see why they want to cover their own arses first...they have way more at stake! thanks everyone! -------------------- stacy
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zuzu my apologies to jimmy buffet May 12 2008, 02:53 PM
system bath Would you get in trouble if you switched a few of ... May 12 2008, 03:21 PM merrow What about "It's Happy Hour Somewhere,... May 13 2008, 08:04 AM jrotem Don't feel bad, just change it. We've all... May 13 2008, 08:20 PM zuzu ooh...I like "it's happy hour somewhere... May 14 2008, 01:02 PM
jrotem Thanks .. we are supposed to get emails but many p... May 14 2008, 04:43 PM fosterscreations Stacy,
We just had this discussion at the Big Dog ... May 14 2008, 06:14 PM MairzeyDotes Growing up in a big family that likes their happy ... May 14 2008, 01:15 PM jonesgirl I don't know if it's trademarked but you c... May 15 2008, 08:27 AM |
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