Arsenal get first win of the season!

[ImperialWhite]

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/world-of-sport/article/66828/

In court against a Spanish lady who owns a hat shop called Arsenale.

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[finnster01]

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[Burt]

Ludicrous.

Its not even spelt the same way.

Why they would spend thousands on legal fees to duff up a hat shop owner in Spain is beyond me.

[Rupert]

Oh come, now, it's their first win in Spain in years, poor things.  Get Coat gif

[Willard]

You really couldn't make this one up... Which is why I've forwarded the article to gooners of my acquaintance.

[leonffc]

Its a shame their midfield cant bully opponents like their lawyers do!!

[TheDaddy]

Got to take your hat off to Arsenal....

[HatterDon]

This reminds me of when Marks and Spencers tried to shut down a mom and pop French winery called "St. Michaels" under EU copyright infringement laws. Didn't work

[Burt]

This reminds me of when Marks and Spencers tried to shut down a mom and pop French winery called "St. Michaels" under EU copyright infringement laws. Didn't work

Maybe I should sue Marks & Spencer for knicking my first name without my permission. The fact that mine is spelt with a c rather than a k at the end is neither here or there, as the Arsenale judgment has shown.

The precedent has been established.

I must be entitled to millions in damages, given it has been going on ever since I was born.

[Ron Sheepskin]

My ageing brain is telling me that Victoria Beckham tried to stop Peterborough United using the nickname 'Posh'.  096.gig

[Burt]

My ageing brain is telling me that Victoria Beckham tried to stop Peterborough United using the nickname 'Posh'.  096.gig

Don't do yourself down Mr Sheepskin sir.

The old grey matter may be ageing but there is nothing wrong with it!

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Peterborough are optimistic former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham will withdraw her opposition to the club's attempt to register their nickname as a trademark.

The star - known as Posh Spice during her Spice Girls days and more recently just Posh - had objected to Peterborough's plans to register "Posh" and "The Posh" as registered trademarks.

There has never been an objection by Peterborough United to her use of the name.

The singer claimed her nickname had become globally renowned and was a well-known trademark.

But it now appears Beckham will allow the club to register their nickname as a trademark after all.

Chief executive Geoff Davey said: "I'm led to believe that Victoria Beckham's legal team have indicated they will withdraw their objection to our registration of the names.

"We have made a strong case. Maybe her team were not aware of the strength and depth of our usage of the name which we have been using since the early 1920s.

"I think it's important that common sense prevails. There has never been an objection by Peterborough United to her use of the name."

Peterborough had applied to the Trademark Registry in 1999 to gain unchallenged use of the nicknames in order to exploit new merchandising opportunities.

Davey said he hoped a decision would be made by the Trademark Registry next month.

Peterborough United became known as "Posh" after a manager described the team and players as posh in the 1920s.

Posh Spice is the wife of the England captain and Manchester United midfielder David Beckham.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/peterborough_united/2636801.stm

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[FC Silver Fox]

Arsenal just want to' bowler' over. I'm surprised they don't just 'beret' this story or 'kepi' to themselves. We can take the 'pith' at the next local 'derby' with them, especially if we invite Viv 'Busby' onto the pitch before the game. Well, Mr Wenger, if the courts don't work, I suggest 'ushanka'.

(wonder how many people will have to googlewhack that last one?)

[Burt]

Arsenal just want to' bowler' over. I'm surprised they don't just 'beret' this story or 'kepi' to themselves. We can take the 'pith' at the next local 'derby' with them, especially if we invite Viv 'Busby' onto the pitch before the game. Well, Mr Wenger, if the courts don't work, I suggest 'ushanka'.

(wonder how many people will have to googlewhack that last one?)

"Top" work Mr FC sir. I won't be able to get "cloche" to your efforts.

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[HatterDon]

Arsenal just want to' bowler' over. I'm surprised they don't just 'beret' this story or 'kepi' to themselves. We can take the 'pith' at the next local 'derby' with them, especially if we invite Viv 'Busby' onto the pitch before the game. Well, Mr Wenger, if the courts don't work, I suggest 'ushanka'.

(wonder how many people will have to googlewhack that last one?)

"Top" work Mr FC sir. I won't be able to get "cloche" to your efforts.

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and, the topper is that his post was enough to get him capped for England and France.

[FatFreddysCat]

On the downside i'm pretty sure Mo done something similar with a family run shop called Harrods (thier family name was Harrods)  :046: . Also i sem to recall he took a shop to court as they had similar signage  fp.gif .

[finnster01]

On the downside i'm pretty sure Mo done something similar with a family run shop called Harrods (thier family name was Harrods)  :046: . Also i sem to recall he took a shop to court as they had similar signage  fp.gif .

Hopefully Michael Jackson's estate can take him to court for that ugly thing inside the Cottage.