George Lucas Sues Peripheral Maker Jedi Mind

[jerreece]

[citation][nom]LORD_ORION[/nom]Pretty obvious infringement... they are implying Jedi like powers with their product. Also, since Jedi is not a real word, and is part of the Star Wars universe, how the hell does anyone think they can get away with that?[/citation]

If I wrote a book including Frodo and Bilbo Baggins, I'd probably get sued for copyright infringement. No they aren't "real words" as you'd define them, but they are part of someone else's intellectual property (and very verifiable & identifiably so!!).

 

[wawa sxm]

[citation][nom]zak_mckraken[/nom]I have the power to levitate objects. Does that mean I'm infringing on a Lucasfilm patent?[/citation]

if your using the Force it does

Comon people he used jedi in it....ask yourselves why he chose to use the name jedi mind and you will have your answer....if not for copyrights then star wars 1, 2, and 3 wouldnt have come out not to mention all the games and what not.....star wars survived all these years because from the get go they used sound business pratices (and still reaping benefits up to today)

 

[wawa sxm]

[citation][nom]Kami3k[/nom]MasterBlaster7, Are you on any drugs? If you are prescription drugs then you need to either take them, or you took to much of them.[/citation]

no please stop the prescription drugs, go natural it might open your eyes

 

[santeana]

[citation][nom]TheCapulet[/nom]The fact of the matter is, Lucas DOESN'T have a trademark on the name Jedi Mind. They can't just "claim ownership" all on their own. It's legal bullshit, and I can only imagine that the lawyers that took the case are getting their money up front. Jedi Mind, Inc. will fight this in court, and they will win, and Lucas will look like an ass like always.[/citation]

I agree. I mean, I think it was rude to just assume you can use the name and correlation implied without asking (I am guessing on them not asking, btw) but you can't sue someone for copyright infringement if you don't hold the copyright. And you can't just "claim ownership" on something without filing that claim. If Lucas wanted to maintain ownership of the term Jedi and all associated characteristics then he's had the last 30 years or so to steak his claim at the patent office.
Legally, these guys have done nothing wrong in my opinion.

 

[Guest]

Stephen King's Carey had that before Lucas lmao!

 

[tokenz]

[citation][nom]nforce4max[/nom]What next? Apple sues every maker of apple sauce for the use of the fruit as a logo and the word apple? People are suing every thing that has two nickles to rub together much less all that they are worth. What next Blizzard sues people for making addons? http/www.truegreed.com/includes/ [...] _trust.jpg[/citation]
Your an idiot. Apple didnt create the word apple. Lucas did create the word Jedi. Totally f-ed up analogy. If I created the first apple and thought up the name, and trademarked it. Then apple computer comes out and uses that name, you bet your arse I would sue them into oblivion. That would be the correct analogy you are looking for.
[citation][nom]nforce4max[/nom]What next? Apple sues every maker of apple sauce for the use of the fruit as a logo and the word apple? People are suing every thing that has two nickles to rub together much less all that they are worth. What next Blizzard sues people for making addons? http/www.truegreed.com/includes/ [...] _trust.jpg[/citation]

 

[cobra5000]

Lucas sucks, he utterly ruined the franchise and he has no neck!

 

[Travis Beane]

George Lucas can suck a chode.

 

[Gin Fushicho]

Sounds like George Lucas owns anything that could possibly be "magic". Or "Psychic"

 

[Guest]

The legal question is consumer confusion.

It would be a very sad day if the average consumer confused a mechanical device activated by brain waves with a fictional power of fictional characters in a story about the future.

It also leads to one simple conclusion. If you support Lucas Arts you are an easily confused moron.

 

[eddieroolz]

Lucas, really now? This isn't the way to win points with the fanbase.

 

[jamesedgeuk2000]

"Although Lucasfilm doesn't hold a trademark on "Jedi Mind," the

company claims ownership to "all characteristics associated with the Jedi knights not memorialized in a registered trademark ... (including) Jedi robes, the lightsaber weapon, the power to levitate objects, a telepathic oneness with other Jedi and the universe, and the ability to shoot energy beams called 'Force Lightning' from the fingertips.

the power to levitate objects is called Psychokinesis and the concept has been around for millenia, a telepathic oneness with other Jedi and the universe is something Buddhist monks have had for millenia and the ability to shoot energy beams called 'Force Lightning' from the fingertips was used in films and books long before Lucas was born.

What will his next lawsuit be? suing NASA for having spaceships?

 

[david__t]

Strictly speaking, the dictionary definition of a 'Jedi' is:
"A person who claims to live according to a philosophy based on that of the fictional Jedi."
Since Jedi became a religion (in the UK) due to the census data, I think that patent infringements are a moot point - this word has entered common usage and cannot be held to the same standards as 'Nike' for example.

 

[counselmancl]

They trade marked the power to levitate objects and shoot lighting out of your fingertips?

 

[pirateboy]

[citation][nom]hillarymakesmecry[/nom]George Lucas is a Douche.[/citation]

George should watch this...and be quiet as a mouse

 

[brianfulcher15]

seems like since jedi was made up via star wars, then anything using the word jedi is property of the star wars franchise....

 

[pirateboy]

George should watch this...and be quiet as a mouse
http/www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfBhi6qqFLA

 

[Antimatter79]

It seems fair for Lucas to proceed with legal action, IMO. The company was approached twice, to resolve it outside of the courts. At least Lucas was man enough to try to handle it at the lowest level instead of immediately filing suit. They had their chance.

 

[beayn]

[citation][nom]nforce4max[/nom]What next? Apple sues every maker of apple sauce for the use of the fruit as a logo and the word apple? People are suing every thing that has two nickles to rub together much less all that they are worth. What next Blizzard sues people for making addons? http/www.truegreed.com/includes/ [...] _trust.jpg[/citation]

Apples were around long before Apple. I think Apple farm companies should sue Apple Computer.

 

[beayn]

[citation][nom]david__t[/nom]Strictly speaking, the dictionary definition of a 'Jedi' is:"A person who claims to live according to a philosophy based on that of the fictional Jedi."Since Jedi became a religion (in the UK) due to the census data, I think that patent infringements are a moot point - this word has entered common usage and cannot be held to the same standards as 'Nike' for example.[/citation]

"Google it" has become the common term for search, even if you're not using Google. Does this mean Google does not have any copyright claims if someone makes a search site called "Google-it" just because it has entered common language as you put it?

The fact is "Jedi" is a term created within a fictional universe and the creator of that universe has full rights to it regardless of obsessive fans calling it their religion.