Mattel Sues ChinaBarbie.com for Trademark Violation - GoFuckYourself.com

TampaToker · 08-22-2007, 08:37 PM

NEW YORK ? Barbie doll manufacturer Mattel Inc. has sued adult performer China Barbie of ChinaBarbie.com for using its famous product's name on her website.

Mattel filed suit in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, alleging China Barbie violated Barbie's registered trademark by including it in her domain name in a "bad faith attempt to profit from Mattel's Barbie trademarks."

The company alleges ChinaBarbie.com, owned by Global China Networks, has damaged Mattel's good name.

Mattel has demanded that the domain name, which is registered with registrar GoDaddy.com, be transferred to Mattel and that China Barbie pay the company up to $100,000 in damages as well as any profit she may have made via her paysite.

China Barbie charges members $19.95 for monthly access to photos and video clips.

Mattel Press Contact Sara Rosales told XBIZ that the company will not comment until the case is heard.

It is unclear whether other adult stars using the "Barbie" name could be subject to future trademark violation lawsuits. Link to story

Sebastian Sands · 08-22-2007, 08:40 PM

Don't fuck with trademarks. ..

Sebs

Brujah · 08-22-2007, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sebastian Sands

Don't fuck with trademarks. ..

Sebs

Learn more about how trademarks work.

I don't think Mattel is into porn. Mattel loses a lot of cases and has been chastised at least once for being too aggressive.

AsianDivaGirlsWebDude · 08-22-2007, 08:43 PM

WTF? Mattel is lucky they never sued Barbie Benton - Hef would have defended her on free speech grounds:

Who's next? Lanny Barbie...

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fris · 08-22-2007, 08:44 PM

dont mess with barbie

cumshadow · 08-22-2007, 08:44 PM

Oh, in other words any name with a barbie website will be sued by mattel?

Martin3 · 08-22-2007, 08:51 PM

Mattel should be more worried about their lead filled china made toys right now, then some porn star.

AsianDivaGirlsWebDude · 08-22-2007, 08:52 PM

In other news, the People's Republic of China announced that it too is suing porn actress China Barbie, stating that her use of China as a first name is a bad faith attempt to profit from the use of a nation opposed to porn.

However, the People's Republic of China did agree to drop their suit if China Barbie changes her name to Taiwan Barbie...

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fuzzylogic · 08-22-2007, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AsianDivaGirlsWebDude

In other news, the People's Republic of China announced that it too is suing porn actress China Barbie, stating that her use of China as a first name is a bad faith attempt to profit from the use of a nation opposed to porn.

However, the People's Republic of China did agree to drop their suit if China Barbie changes her name to Taiwan Barbie...

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pornguy · 08-22-2007, 08:55 PM

Thats what happens when you use a name like that.

jakethedog · 08-22-2007, 08:55 PM

I actually had my lawyer advise me against registering www.barbiehardcore.com instead of wwwmanmadesluts.com which i ended up sticking with for this exact reason ..

TampaToker · 08-22-2007, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AsianDivaGirlsWebDude

In other news, the People's Republic of China announced that it too is suing porn actress China Barbie, stating that her use of China as a first name is a bad faith attempt to profit from the use of a nation opposed to porn.

However, the People's Republic of China did agree to drop their suit if China Barbie changes her name to Taiwan Barbie...

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that gave me a chuckle lol

LiveDose · 08-22-2007, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Martin3

Mattel should be more worried about their lead filled china made toys right now, then some porn star.

NO shit. Stupid corporate fucks.

tony286 · 08-22-2007, 10:18 PM

What a waste of money.

AsianDivaGirlsWebDude · 08-22-2007, 10:29 PM

I've worked with China Barbie before:

She's a really chill chick (with natural 36DD bewbies), so this must suck for her, having to defend herself, expecially after being in the biz for over six years.

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Ayla_SquareTurtle · 08-22-2007, 11:33 PM

Barbie is short for Barbara, which is a common name.

Joe is short for Joseph, which is a common name.

So the makers of GI Joe could sue a pornstar if he uses "Joe" in his name? Uhhh...This is silly.

zand_stein · 08-23-2007, 12:07 AM

oh..all time favorite of all kids!!!!!!1

AsianDivaGirlsWebDude · 08-23-2007, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ayla_SquareTurtle

Barbie is short for Barbara, which is a common name.

Joe is short for Joseph, which is a common name.

So the makers of GI Joe could sue a pornstar if he uses "Joe" in his name? Uhhh...This is silly.

Why do you think Lensman, calls himself Lensman?

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Planet_Hottiewood · 08-23-2007, 01:10 AM

Going through kinda the same thing myself...one slight difference, my site isn't porn.

Although I have had 'Planet Hottiewood" officially registered and now finalizing in the trademark process, Planet Hollywood decided to NOWm after over two years and the name just entering formal registration change, to decide to try to sue 'Planet Hottiewood"

They want outright the name, the trademark, everything. They feel it devalues their family name! My attorney says they fell asleep behind the wheel because they had their legal opportunity to oppose the trademark, but they didn't. They now just want everything...just like that.

If the US government OK'd the trademark, it's not good enough for Planet Hollywood...so they sue!

Funny, a site with bikini and lingerie models is being called disparaging by a company who feeds people fried foods, indulges in gambling, booze and to some extent prostitution! (they know the hookers are there)

All said and done, my attorney said I have a case, but it's going to cost me LOTS of money because they obviously have deeper pockets.

Oh well...the legal system goes to the guy who has the most cash apparently...

Planet Hottiewood
www hottiewoodmodels com

AsianDivaGirlsWebDude · 08-23-2007, 02:42 AM

Satire is still protected speech, right?

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Ayla_SquareTurtle · 08-23-2007, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AsianDivaGirlsWebDude

Why do you think Lensman, calls himself Lensman?

ADG

I really have no idea. I guess I'm just a newb.

So why does he call himself Lensman?

08-22-2007, 08:37 PM	#1
TampaToker Confirmed User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,827	Mattel Sues ChinaBarbie.com for Trademark Violation NEW YORK ? Barbie doll manufacturer Mattel Inc. has sued adult performer China Barbie of ChinaBarbie.com for using its famous product's name on her website. Mattel filed suit in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, alleging China Barbie violated Barbie's registered trademark by including it in her domain name in a "bad faith attempt to profit from Mattel's Barbie trademarks." The company alleges ChinaBarbie.com, owned by Global China Networks, has damaged Mattel's good name. Mattel has demanded that the domain name, which is registered with registrar GoDaddy.com, be transferred to Mattel and that China Barbie pay the company up to $100,000 in damages as well as any profit she may have made via her paysite. China Barbie charges members $19.95 for monthly access to photos and video clips. Mattel Press Contact Sara Rosales told XBIZ that the company will not comment until the case is heard. It is unclear whether other adult stars using the "Barbie" name could be subject to future trademark violation lawsuits. Link to story __________________ Icq 247-742-205

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AsianDivaGirlsWebDude Purveyor, Fine Asian Porn Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 38,323	In other news, the People's Republic of China announced that it too is suing porn actress China Barbie, stating that her use of China as a first name is a bad faith attempt to profit from the use of a nation opposed to porn. However, the People's Republic of China did agree to drop their suit if China Barbie changes her name to Taiwan Barbie... ADG __________________ Asian Diva Girls - Exclusive Photos and Videos Asian Diva Girls Affiliate Program (50% ccBill Revshare)

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AsianDivaGirlsWebDude Purveyor, Fine Asian Porn Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 38,323	I've worked with China Barbie before: She's a really chill chick (with natural 36DD bewbies), so this must suck for her, having to defend herself, expecially after being in the biz for over six years. ADG __________________ Asian Diva Girls - Exclusive Photos and Videos Asian Diva Girls Affiliate Program (50% ccBill Revshare)

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Ayla_SquareTurtle Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 5000 full paysite reviews and counting Posts: 3,550	Barbie is short for Barbara, which is a common name. Joe is short for Joseph, which is a common name. So the makers of GI Joe could sue a pornstar if he uses "Joe" in his name? Uhhh...This is silly. __________________ gone. long gone. aylasquareturtle .."a"t".. gmail dawt com

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Planet_Hottiewood Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 23	Trademarks and ChinaBarbie.com Going through kinda the same thing myself...one slight difference, my site isn't porn. Although I have had 'Planet Hottiewood" officially registered and now finalizing in the trademark process, Planet Hollywood decided to NOWm after over two years and the name just entering formal registration change, to decide to try to sue 'Planet Hottiewood" They want outright the name, the trademark, everything. They feel it devalues their family name! My attorney says they fell asleep behind the wheel because they had their legal opportunity to oppose the trademark, but they didn't. They now just want everything...just like that. If the US government OK'd the trademark, it's not good enough for Planet Hollywood...so they sue! Funny, a site with bikini and lingerie models is being called disparaging by a company who feeds people fried foods, indulges in gambling, booze and to some extent prostitution! (they know the hookers are there) All said and done, my attorney said I have a case, but it's going to cost me LOTS of money because they obviously have deeper pockets. Oh well...the legal system goes to the guy who has the most cash apparently... Planet Hottiewood www hottiewoodmodels com

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