Author Topic: Dell sues.....Dell?  (Read 1037 times)

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Offline aldo_14

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Paul Dell, that is.

Given that Dell is named after it's founder, you think they'd know better.......

 

Offline Solatar

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Interesting.

 

Offline CP5670

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lol, dellwebsites.com :D

 

Offline karajorma

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Almost as funny as Microsoft vs MikeRoweSoft from a few years back :)

Nor as funny as the RIAA vs manufacturers of mp3 playing devices suit from last year which had Sony on both sides of the suit :D
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Offline Wild Fragaria

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That's very funny  :lol:

  

Offline elorran

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As amusing as this is, unless either name is a registered with an appropriate regional authority program or is trade-mark copyright then another company or person with such a registered name can sue them.

You are allowed to use your own name and apply it to represent yourself, but when you come to expanded practices such as applied business, the name by which your "company" is recognised is not the same as your personal name or title (unless you are self employed and clearly refer directly to yourself and not a greater whole).  The computer company Dell is a registered trade-mark.  I am unsure whether Mr Dell's company nams are registered or not, but if they are then technically "Dell" shouldn't be able to sue him as it is a seperate and recognised brand name.

This is also partly against rules of "fair trade" recognised and established by various international copyright and trade agreements/treaties.
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