I need your help

graphicgr8s · 07-20-2012, 09:12 PM

Well GraphicGr8s is back after a 2 year hiatus.

Photography is one of the many expensive hobbies I have. (No this is not a request for money). I am also into woodworking and tropical fish. I am on many photography and fish forums as "GraphicsGr8s" One of the forums I am on for tropical fish Monsterfishkeepers.com is being sued by Monster Beverages for trademark infringement. It's the "David v Goliath syndrome. And it can happen anyplace. Even here at Pentax Forums.
The only help I am asking is for people to sign a petition located here: Petition: Monster Beverage Corporation: Do not sue Monster Fish Keepers for trademark infringement! | Change.org

Looking forward to talking with some old friends again. Jim, Jerry, Rupert, Blue, Peter and the rest of you guys.

George

gp1806 · 07-22-2012, 10:48 AM

Ridiculous! When did 'Monster' become a trade mark? I remember an employment web site called Monster. What about Monster cables? Stupid law suit. Perhaps monster bev is just trying to get publicity.

JenniferLeigh · 07-22-2012, 01:01 PM

Really? The logos don't even look alike, plus it isn't like they are in competition. A great example of corporate greed and stupidity. I've signed your petition.

**luftfluss** · 07-22-2012, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by gp1806

Ridiculous! When did 'Monster' become a trade mark? I remember an employment web site called Monster. What about Monster cables? Stupid law suit. Perhaps monster bev is just trying to get publicity.

Actually, Monster Cables has a long history of suing other companies for including the name "Monster". I think they even reached a settlement with Disney for the Monsters, Inc. movie franchise. I'll stop now, rather than going on with a long rant about Monster Cable.

After checking out the 2 logos, it is abundantly clear to me that Monster Bev is simply looking to intimidate Monster Fish Keepers. Other than an elongated "m", the logos bear no other resemblance. Plus, as JenniferLeigh pointed out, the companies aren't in competition with each other, nor do they operate their businesses in anything approaching adjacent spheres.

Petition signed.

graphicgr8s · 07-22-2012, 03:16 PM

Thanks Jennifer. But it's not my petition. It is one of the other forums I am on though. When I first heard about it I realized if they could do this to Monster Aquarium it could happen to any one. Even Pentax Forums. And I thought that was important enough to break my hiatus. Drew Curtis, owner of Fark.com had something similar happen to him. And he fought it. And won.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_lb3D7Ay-M

George

seacapt · 07-22-2012, 05:12 PM

Welcome back George . It's been so long , you need to fill us in so ahhhhh....

You Tube

Blue · 07-22-2012, 08:03 PM

Well speak of the Devil. How are things in North Cuba other than the Monster thing?

daacon · 07-23-2012, 06:53 AM

Has it been 2 years wow ..... I'll sign the petition - you were the only one I ever went head to head in in a spirited debate and I miss that. Good luck.

graphicgr8s · 07-23-2012, 03:52 PM

Well Blue were you speaking of me? Not in a good way I hope. I;ve got a reputation to kill.

Thanks for signing Dave. After all in the long run it helps all of us out. That's what these trolls do.

Ciao.

Blue · 07-24-2012, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by graphicgr8s

Well Blue were you speaking of me? Not in a good way I hope. I;ve got a reputation to kill.

Thanks for signing Dave. After all in the long run it helps all of us out. That's what these trolls do.

Ciao.

No, just had ran across on old PM on Sunday.

JohnInIndy · 07-25-2012, 06:20 AM

Signed

adwb · 07-25-2012, 10:57 AM

signed and forwarded to a prolific forwarder of emails in Australia so that should get a few more signatures. Why dont the fish people counter sue?

JohnInIndy · 07-25-2012, 01:13 PM

Originally posted by adwb

signed and forwarded to a prolific forwarder of emails in Australia so that should get a few more signatures. Why dont the fish people counter sue?

My guess would be $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.
Monster Beverages is more likely than not a lot better funded than Monster Fish Keepers.

Clicker · 07-25-2012, 03:27 PM

Done as i'm a lurker on that site

Rupert · 08-03-2012, 07:16 PM

Anything I can do for an old pal like you George! My Raccoons love tropical fish and eat all they can find! If you can grow more, they will love those too!
Best Regards! ....good to see you again!
Rupert

Help raise a Raccoon family.....provide free tropical fish for their diet so I won't have to use so many of my Food Stamps on dog food!

The Mama in the middle...I told her all about you George, that's why she is smiling....I guess she is smiling?

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07-20-2012, 09:12 PM	#1
graphicgr8s Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 229	I need your help Well GraphicGr8s is back after a 2 year hiatus. Photography is one of the many expensive hobbies I have. (No this is not a request for money). I am also into woodworking and tropical fish. I am on many photography and fish forums as "GraphicsGr8s" One of the forums I am on for tropical fish Monsterfishkeepers.com is being sued by Monster Beverages for trademark infringement. It's the "David v Goliath syndrome. And it can happen anyplace. Even here at Pentax Forums. The only help I am asking is for people to sign a petition located here: Petition: Monster Beverage Corporation: Do not sue Monster Fish Keepers for trademark infringement! \| Change.org Looking forward to talking with some old friends again. Jim, Jerry, Rupert, Blue, Peter and the rest of you guys. George

07-22-2012, 03:16 PM	#5
graphicgr8s Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 229 Original Poster	Thanks Jennifer. But it's not my petition. It is one of the other forums I am on though. When I first heard about it I realized if they could do this to Monster Aquarium it could happen to any one. Even Pentax Forums. And I thought that was important enough to break my hiatus. Drew Curtis, owner of Fark.com had something similar happen to him. And he fought it. And won. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_lb3D7Ay-M George Last edited by graphicgr8s; 07-22-2012 at 06:53 PM.

07-22-2012, 10:48 AM	#2
gp1806 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago suburbs Photos: Albums Posts: 848	Ridiculous! When did 'Monster' become a trade mark? I remember an employment web site called Monster. What about Monster cables? Stupid law suit. Perhaps monster bev is just trying to get publicity.

07-22-2012, 01:01 PM	#3
JenniferLeigh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern Alberta Posts: 281	Really? The logos don't even look alike, plus it isn't like they are in competition. A great example of corporate greed and stupidity. I've signed your petition.

07-22-2012, 03:14 PM	#4
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,627	Originally posted by gp1806 Ridiculous! When did 'Monster' become a trade mark? I remember an employment web site called Monster. What about Monster cables? Stupid law suit. Perhaps monster bev is just trying to get publicity. Actually, Monster Cables has a long history of suing other companies for including the name "Monster". I think they even reached a settlement with Disney for the Monsters, Inc. movie franchise. I'll stop now, rather than going on with a long rant about Monster Cable. After checking out the 2 logos, it is abundantly clear to me that Monster Bev is simply looking to intimidate Monster Fish Keepers. Other than an elongated "m", the logos bear no other resemblance. Plus, as JenniferLeigh pointed out, the companies aren't in competition with each other, nor do they operate their businesses in anything approaching adjacent spheres. Petition signed.

07-22-2012, 08:03 PM	#7
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Well speak of the Devil. How are things in North Cuba other than the Monster thing?

07-23-2012, 06:53 AM	#8
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Has it been 2 years wow ..... I'll sign the petition - you were the only one I ever went head to head in in a spirited debate and I miss that. Good luck.

07-23-2012, 03:52 PM	#9
graphicgr8s Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 229 Original Poster	Well Blue were you speaking of me? Not in a good way I hope. I;ve got a reputation to kill. Thanks for signing Dave. After all in the long run it helps all of us out. That's what these trolls do. Ciao.

07-24-2012, 09:57 AM	#10
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by graphicgr8s Well Blue were you speaking of me? Not in a good way I hope. I;ve got a reputation to kill. Thanks for signing Dave. After all in the long run it helps all of us out. That's what these trolls do. Ciao. No, just had ran across on old PM on Sunday.

07-25-2012, 06:20 AM	#11
JohnInIndy Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 794	Signed

07-25-2012, 10:57 AM	#12
adwb Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bristol UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,636	signed and forwarded to a prolific forwarder of emails in Australia so that should get a few more signatures. Why dont the fish people counter sue?

07-25-2012, 01:13 PM	#13
JohnInIndy Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 794	Originally posted by adwb signed and forwarded to a prolific forwarder of emails in Australia so that should get a few more signatures. Why dont the fish people counter sue? My guess would be $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. Monster Beverages is more likely than not a lot better funded than Monster Fish Keepers.

07-25-2012, 03:27 PM	#14
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	Done as i'm a lurker on that site

08-03-2012, 07:16 PM	#15
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Anything I can do for an old pal like you George! My Raccoons love tropical fish and eat all they can find! If you can grow more, they will love those too! Best Regards! ....good to see you again! Rupert Help raise a Raccoon family.....provide free tropical fish for their diet so I won't have to use so many of my Food Stamps on dog food! The Mama in the middle...I told her all about you George, that's why she is smiling....I guess she is smiling? [IMG] [/IMG]