They should go after the Ultimate Warrior name just to watch Hellwig blow a gasket.
WWE's legal team has been on a terror as of late by going after anyone and everyone they think might infringe on their copyrights and trademarks, most especially ones concerning ECW. Here are some of the people they have threatened with letters just recently.
# WWE have sent a cease and desist letter to Peter Polaco, aka Justin Credible. Apparently, he can no longer use the "Justin Credible" name on wrestling shows anymore.
# Johnny Ace recently informed Pete Gruner (Billy Kidman) that he not use the name "Billy Kidman" or "Kidman" on the independent scene when his 90-day no-compete clause expires next month.
# The WWE legal team informed the webmaster of Spike Dudley's official website, SpikeDudley.net, that they can no longer use photos of him taken during his WWE tenure on his site. The WWE legal team says it constitutes copyright infringement and threatened him with a $150,000 damage case per photo. Some official WWE photos are still up on the site as of this post, but I'd imagine they'll be taken down sooner rather than later.
# Also, the WWE legal team is currently looking at the folks who put together the "Hardcore Homecoming" shows for any potential legal hole they can nail them with. There's nothing specific yet, but WWE is claiming that the shows were infringing on WWE's trademarks and intellectual properties.
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Here are some more specific details on the WWE/Dudley Boyz situation....
Mark LoMonica is forbidden from using the names "Bubba", "Buh-Buh", "Bubba Ray Dudley" or "Buh-Buh Ray Dudley" on independent shows and appearances as they caught a company using the name "Bubba" on advertising for a recent New York indie show and then they sent him and the indy promotion cease and desist letters to stop him from using that name or any name similar to his old name for that matter. Devon Hughes cannot use the name "D-Von" or "D-Von Dudley", although they can't stop him from using the name "Devon" as that's his real name. And of course, they can't use or be referred to as "The Dudleys", "The Dudleyz", "The Dudley Boys", or "Dudley Boyz" period.
WWE is also claiming rights to their catchphrases and costumes. They can't wear camouflauge or wrestle wearing glasses. WWE is also not allowing the term "get the tables" be used in advertising for them as a press release was pulled with new phrasing as WWE wouldn't allow the NY indie group to use the term, "get the tables." There is also a possibility that WWE will claim the terms "3-D" and "D-Von, Get the tables", although they can't ban them from using the manuever. WWE is claiming broad rights to everything associated with The Dudley Boyz gimmick.
Hughes and LoMonica have talked about fighting WWE legally because they left ECW with the idea that they owned the rights to their names and gimmick, but it could end up being a costly fight which is why they might not challenge WWE in court. The former Dudleyz are currently brainstorming a new gimmick for the team and they will let TNA know what the gimmick is after they trademark it themselves.
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The webmaster of BigVanVader.com received a legal letter from WWE, informing him that as part of his Legends contract, Vader agreed to give WWE rights to his name. Because of that, WWE wants the webmaster to relinquish ownership of the domain.
While entertainment companies usually have the legal right to go after fan sites, it rarely comes into practice. The general feeling is that such websites provide free and harmless promotion; those not offering copyrighted material (such as media downloads) should be exempt from the wrath.
It should also be noted that the webmaster has been operating the tribute website at a financial loss.
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In an update to Daniel Pena's breaking report, WWE has already begun its legal fight against Hardcore Homecoming. PWInsider.com reports that the company, citing infringement, contacted venues hosting the Hardcore Homecoming events for information on those promoting the show. WWE's Legal Department also contacted Ventura Distribution, the company distributing the first Hardcore Homecoming DVD, likely for the same reason.
They should go after the Ultimate Warrior name just to watch Hellwig blow a gasket.
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Wow. What the fuck.
god damn...that made me laugh....lol
And they can copyright the name "Vader" how exactly?
They do own the name ULTIMATE WARRIOR, that's why he uses the simple "The Warrior" which BTW is his legal name now.
Its sad... but its business though.
Can't have people with brand names running to other promotions. Heyman should have made good on his promise to transfer the copyrights to the dudleyz and we wouldn't be talking about the royal ass fucking they are getting right now.
They are going to have no choice but to take the pay cut and go back to the WWE.
By taking George Lucas' nuts and putting them in a vice grip.
They have no basis for the phrase "Get The Tables".
The Dudleyz could always call themselves the D-Boys if they can't come up with anything good. I'm not sure what kind of control WWE can really have over what they wear.
it is business...but it's bad business!
WWE still thinks they can survive being the only game in town. let these guys make a living....it's not going to kill WWE.
i can see why new jack said in the one interview about not going to the WWE, he wants to keep the name and gimmik. i don't blame him.
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