Masterpiece MP-23 Exhaust

[kurdt_the_goat]

Honestly, i don't think it'll get completely blocked from release... but i hope they scrap it and release a Slicer inspired deco instead.

[drifand]

It may get blocked if Hong Kong has issues there.
Hell I have two of these on pre order. I guess just see what happens.

[Sinnertwin]

i really wish i could care enough to be concerned about this figures release, buuuut... i'm not- first world problems and all that

[GoktimusPrime]

I still disagree is a logo, this is like Apple patent right block shape phones.

Apple has filed suit against Woolworths for their apple shaped logo. AFAIK the case is still ongoing.
http://www.smh.com.au/technology/biz...1004-ghxe.html

This goes back to what defines a knock off as opposed to a counterfeit. A counterfeit is a direct imitation, but a "knock off" can be anything which bears resemblance, but isn't actually an imitation.

So how do model kits sell nowadays? They must pay for every single sponsor ad?

Yes. It's called licensing. e.g. MP Bumblebee transforms into a licensed VW Beetle, and part of the licence which TakaraTOMY has paid for allows them to use VW's logos on the packaging and toy.

Find it funny how hungry jacks cannot use Burger King when the rest of the world is known for that and the restaurant owner gets to win in this situation.

Here's why.

[Starscream77]

i really wish i could care enough to be concerned about this figures release, buuuut... i'm not- first world problems and all that

Pretty much this ^

If it was an integral character I may care but it is just a re paint to get money out of a mold
Don't see the big drama

[Trent]

Pretty much this ^

If it was an integral character I may care but it is just a re paint to get money out of a mold
Don't see the big drama

The most self entitled population on the planet has been told they can't have something. Irrespective of how important/essential it is, there was always going to be rage

[drifand]

Apple has filed suit against Woolworths for their apple shaped logo. AFAIK the case is still ongoing.
http://www.smh.com.au/technology/biz...1004-ghxe.html

This goes back to what defines a knock off as opposed to a counterfeit. A counterfeit is a direct imitation, but a "knock off" can be anything which bears resemblance, but isn't actually an imitation.


Yes. It's called licensing. e.g. MP Bumblebee transforms into a licensed VW Beetle, and part of the licence which TakaraTOMY has paid for allows them to use VW's logos on the packaging and toy.


Here's why.

its business name was already trademarked by a takeaway food,
Ur the name Burger King was globally done so why Burger King take this guy to court for using something that is already known? Are you saying this guy had Burger King named before Burger King was invented?

It be half arse funny if this was Maccus , being called hungry macs or something because some one stole the name and claim it here first.

As for Apple suing woollies that logo is far off, and IMO Apple should be fined for such wasting time. That's worse than this toy's claim. Very shameful claim.

[UltraMarginal]

I think a large part of the US issue with the logo is it's application on a childrens toy. I recall reading one of the letters to one of the toy sellers that was posted on both TFW and Seibertron that the logo is part of the Marlboro Trademark but the larger issue is the item being a Toy with tobacco branding on it.

[drifand]

Pretty much this ^

If it was an integral character I may care but it is just a re paint to get money out of a mold
Don't see the big drama

No drama until a confirmation that this piece is scraped. As it is, it seems like it's only be taken off websites.

[drifand]

I think a large part of the US issue with the logo is it's application on a childrens toy. I recall reading one of the letters to one of the toy sellers that was posted on both TFW and Seibertron that the logo is part of the Marlboro Trademark but the larger issue is the item being a Toy with tobacco branding on it.

And half of the children today won't even know the brand because it's taken off in sporting events and our cigarette packs . Of course the US themselves may still have the full coloured Marlboro pack which was the alarm bells despite Exhaust is just a red and white car. For all you know, TT may just add a few more triangles and whoala, they are no longer using a known trademark but again debatable by Marlboro .

Anyway here is what RK said

To USA customers,

We hereby announce the following situation regarding the item “Takara Transformers Masterpiece MP-23 Decepticon Exhaust”

This item was claimed by Phillip Morris USA, that infringe PM USA’s MARLBORO Roof Design.