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Barbie vs. Barbie’s

For an interesting proposition involving trademark, check out Barbie vs. Barbie’s – Eatery Suit to Supreme Court. While it’s a Canadian dispute, it’s still an interesting case.

The mammoth California-based toy company is battling a Quebec restaurateur over Barbie’s — even though the name refers to the menu’s barbecued food.

BoingBoing has an amusing comment on the case:

Mattel is suing to shut down a BBQ joint in Quebec called “Barbie’s,” on the grounds that very stupid children might wander alone into the bar/restaurant and order ribs under the mistaken impression that they have something to do with the Barbie dolls.

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Posted by Douglas Sorocco, May 27, 2005 at 1:32 pm
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On June 28th, 2005 at 11:31pm Andy the Flea said…

I collect Barbie paraphenalia and collectables. Send me any newsletters you have.

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