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[QUOTE=SevereUpInHere]This is like sticking with an ugly girl for years, then all of a sudden she gets a makeover, fixes her hair and gets fake tits and she dumps you.
For shame Clippers.[/QUOTE]
Nah, it's like getting a blowjob from a girl only to find out 15 later she's your sister.
[QUOTE=Fiasco]Nah, it's like getting a blowjob from a girl only to find out 15 later she's your sister.[/QUOTE]
is that some sort of star wars porno parody?
If they try and stop him from using the name "Clipper Darrell", he should sue. For one thing, the word "Clippers" and "Clipper" are two totally different words, and the word "Clipper" can refer to many things; maybe he's a hairstylist? Maybe he likes sailboats?The other argument is the fact that the Clippers allowed him to use this name for YEARS, which could establish a right by law for him to continue to use the name. The Clippers would have to provide a valid reason why they allowed him to openly use the name for years, and only now want him to stop.
[QUOTE=bdreason]If they try and stop him from using the name "Clipper Darrell", he should sue. For one thing, the word "Clippers" and "Clipper" are two totally different words, and the word "Clipper" can refer to many things; maybe he's a hairstylist? Maybe he likes sailboats?The other argument is the fact that the Clippers allowed him to use this name for YEARS, which could establish a right by law for him to continue to use the name. The Clippers would have to provide a valid reason why they allowed him to openly use the name for years, and only now want him to stop.[/QUOTE]
Money always wins. That's why the dude who created Ghost Rider is now legally prohibited from saying he created Ghost Rider.
[QUOTE=bdreason]If they try and stop him from using the name "Clipper Darrell", he should sue. For one thing, the word "Clippers" and "Clipper" are two totally different words, and the word "Clipper" can refer to many things; maybe he's a hairstylist? Maybe he likes sailboats?The other argument is the fact that the Clippers allowed him to use this name for YEARS, which could establish a right by law for him to continue to use the name. The Clippers would have to provide a valid reason why they allowed him to openly use the name for years, and only now want him to stop.[/QUOTE]
Imagine what people would've said if the Clippers told him to stop while he's not making any money off the trademark though.
[QUOTE=bdreason]If they try and stop him from using the name "Clipper Darrell", he should sue. For one thing, the word "Clippers" and "Clipper" are two totally different words, and the word "Clipper" can refer to many things; maybe he's a hairstylist? Maybe he likes sailboats?[/quote]
If Darrell is a fan of haircuts and boats, he needs to prove that is the reason he's made millions promoting himself as "Clipper Darrell, the fan of Sailboats and Haircuts", not as the unofficial mascot of the LA Clippers.
[quote]The other argument is the fact that the Clippers allowed him to use this name for YEARS, which could establish a right by law for him to continue to use the name.[/quote]
Which legal provision is this? If a company has a trademark, you can't use it without their permission. The "Clipper Darrell" identity is affiliated directly with the LA Clippers. There is zero point in him using the moniker from now on.
[quote]The Clippers would have to provide a valid reason why they allowed him to openly use the name for years, and only now want him to stop.[/QUOTE]
They have more money, they don't need a reason.
[QUOTE=Fiasco]If Darrell is a fan of haircuts and boats, he needs to prove that is the reason he's made millions promoting himself as [B]"Clipper Darrell, the fan of Sailboats and Haircuts"[/B], not as the unofficial mascot of the LA Clippers.
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That's the greatest thing I've ever read. I swear to god I'm stealing that.
[QUOTE=SpecialQue]That's the greatest thing I've ever read. I swear to god I'm stealing that.[/QUOTE]
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There's a Pacers "superfan" that calls himself El Pacero, wears a luchador mask, does the same kinda stuff as Clipper Darrell. Hope this doesn't give the Pacers any ideas. Doubt it, they seem to have embraced the guy.
[QUOTE=d21221hk]is that some sort of star wars porno parody?[/QUOTE]
Nah it's his reality :banana:
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Which legal provision is this? If a company has a trademark, you can't use it without their permission. The "Clipper Darrell" identity is affiliated directly with the LA Clippers. There is zero point in him using the moniker from now on.
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Well, I'm not a lawyer, but I am a Real Estate Agent, and in Real Estate we have a law called Continuous Adverse Use Principle (i think) which essentially states that if you allow someone to continuously use a section of your property, uninterrupted, an easement can be created giving rights to that property to a third party.
For example, say you have a house by the beach, and there is a trail that crosses over your property that neighbors use to get to the beach for [I]years[/I] without you saying anything. Then one day, you decide you want to fence off the trail and grow some tomatoes... well, your neighbors, or the city, could sue you, claiming Adverse Possession, and you would have to leave the trail as-is, despite the fact that you own the land.
Anyway, I'm sure they have something similar in regards to patents and copyrights. If a company (or anyone) openly and publicly allows someone to use their 'image' or 'idea', for years, without contention, they may concede certain rights to that party. I could be wrong, but I don't really feel like searching right now.
If it went to court, the Clippers would have to (IMO) explain why for 10+ years it was okay for "Clipper Darrell" to openly and publicly use the name and image without any contention. I'm sure some lawyer would take the case for free in this economy, just for the publicity and chance at a decent payoff.
Wow.......... I really want this franchise to fail.
[QUOTE=bdreason]Well, I'm not a lawyer, but I am a Real Estate Agent, and in Real Estate we have a law called Continuous Adverse Use Principle (i think) which essentially states that if you allow someone to continuously use a section of your property, uninterrupted, an easement can be created giving rights to that property to a third party.
For example, say you have a house by the beach, and there is a trail that crosses over your property that neighbors use to get to the beach for [I]years[/I] without you saying anything. Then one day, you decide you want to fence off the trail and grow some tomatoes... well, your neighbors, or the city, could sue you, claiming Adverse Possession, and you would have to leave the trail as-is, despite the fact that you own the land.
Anyway, I'm sure they have something similar in regards to patents and copyrights. If a company (or anyone) openly and publicly allows someone to use their 'image' or 'idea', for years, without contention, they may concede certain rights to that party. I could be wrong, but I don't really feel like searching right now.
If it went to court, the Clippers would have to (IMO) explain why for 10+ years it was okay for "Clipper Darrell" to openly and publicly use the name and image without any contention. I'm sure some lawyer would take the case for free in this economy, just for the publicity and chance at a decent payoff.[/QUOTE]
If Darrell was getting free season tickets, and also going on trips with the team, I'm sure SOME papers were signed. If that's the case, I'm positive that there was something hidden in one of those papers covering this.
This really left a bad taste in my mouth when it comes to the Clippers organization.
The guy can be "Clipper Darell" Through the rough years. And when I say rough look at the Clippers records the past couple of years. But now with Paul and Griffin and them moving into the national spotlight he has to just be "Darell". :oldlol:
If I'm Clipper Darrell I don't even want to be Clipper Darrell anymore at this point. I'd be saying f@ck that franchise.