IceCap Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 3 hours ago, Uglybus said: We've been over this, my dood. some minor league team will throw a temper-tantrum if Las Vegas calls themselves that I'm not sure I would call the London Knights protecting their trademark a "temper-tantrum." PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4One Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 6 hours ago, kroywen said: A little cash sent up to London, Ontario, could probably solve that problem. Except Foley said a while back that it was not economically feasible. So, a little cash, (if he's telling the truth) is probably more like millions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayMac Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Maybe he should have stayed away from Knights altogether? It's a good name (without the adjective in front) but it doesn't come without cost. He certainly should have seen this coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyEaglesFly76 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Oh yeah Foley's life would be 20 times easier if he just gave up on (adjective) Knights.. But he's too damn persistent Fly Eagles Fly, on the road to victory... Philadelphia Eagles: NFL Champions in 1948, 1949, 1960, Super Bowl Champions in 2017-18. Philadelphia Phillies: World Series Champions in 1980 and 2008. Philadelphia 76ers: NBA Champions in 1966-67 and 1982-83. Philadelphia Flyers: Stanley Cup Champions in 1973-74, 1974-75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepis21 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Go with a Vegas Golden Chips. If NHL will have a problem with gambling references you can still say that is named after potato. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreamSoda Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 I can't see Foley changing the name now... Its gonna be the Golden Knights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 14 hours ago, OnWis97 said: Vegas Knights in White Satin. Potentially great road uniform. And I am sure they'll be never reaching the end. Fitting, considering how much they're :censored:ing Nevada taxpayers to pay for their building. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianLion Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 1 hour ago, CreamSoda said: I can't see Foley changing the name now... Its gonna be the Golden Knights. He may not have a choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianLion Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 30 minutes ago, Bucfan56 said: Fitting, considering how much they're :censored:ing Nevada taxpayers to pay for their building. Which is... nothing????? http://www.fieldofschemes.com/2014/04/18/7147/privately-funded-mgm-aeg-arena-in-vegas-actually-breaking-ground-in-may/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 4 hours ago, BrianLion said: Which is... nothing????? http://www.fieldofschemes.com/2014/04/18/7147/privately-funded-mgm-aeg-arena-in-vegas-actually-breaking-ground-in-may/ Why do you have to kill my joke with something as silly as "facts" and "numbers"? ? On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WavePunter Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 15 hours ago, Ice_Cap said: I'm not sure I would call the London Knights protecting their trademark a "temper-tantrum." While I agree with you here that they are simply protecting their property (and for good reason), I don't know that I agree with the London Knights having such powerful domain over such a ubiquitous nickname as "Knights".. I mean, you've gotta draw the line somewhere, and with all teams called "knights" at every level of competition from clubs, to schools, etc, it just seems kinda farfetched to expect no one ever to be allowed to use that moniker again (if they may potentially play a game in Canada).. Maybe I'm misinterpreting something, but man, that's just rough.. How can you trademark a nickname that others have used for ages before you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnWis97 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Just now, WavePunter said: While I agree with you here that they are simply protecting their property (and for good reason), I don't know that I agree with the London Knights having such powerful domain over such a ubiquitous nickname as "Knights".. I mean, you've gotta draw the line somewhere, and with all teams called "knights" at every level of competition from clubs, to schools, etc, it just seems kinda farfetched to expect no one ever to be allowed to use that moniker again (if they may potentially play a game in Canada).. Maybe I'm misinterpreting something, but man, that's just rough.. How can you trademark a nickname that others have used for ages before you? I've been wondering that as well... Otherwise, where were the issues with Bobcats, Panthers, Jaguars, Hurricanes, etc. I guess none of those teams have someone with the same name playing professionally in the same sport. There's also history of duplication with Oilers and Jets. But again, different sports. Disclaimer: If this comment is about an NBA uniform from 2017-2018 or later, do not constitute a lack of acknowledgement of the corporate logo to mean anything other than "the corporate logo is terrible and makes the uniform significantly worse." BADGERS TWINS VIKINGS TIMBERWOLVES WILD POTD (Shared) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioSportsMan61 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 I was watching Star Wars Clone Wars last night on Netflix, and came across this.... Hmmmm My Behance Portfolio --- Follow @Steinosaur19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twi Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 So much art, entertainment, etc exists out there in the world that it's likely impossible to come up with an image that isn't in some way similar to something done before. Yes those helmets have some likeness but there's a reality of what a knight's helmet looks like. Stray too far and you're no longer portraying what you're trying to portray. That being said, the name fiasco is troubling. But I was in the Las Vegas Nights camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Cesarano Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 20 minutes ago, OnWis97 said: I've been wondering that as well... Otherwise, where were the issues with Bobcats, Panthers, Jaguars, Hurricanes, etc. I guess none of those teams have someone with the same name playing professionally in the same sport. There's also history of duplication with Oilers and Jets. But again, different sports. The WHA had, in addition to the Oilers and the Jets, the teams called "Raiders", "Cowboys", and "Spurs". They also had a team called the "Knights"! And let's not forget the "Kings" teams in both the NBA and the NHL. Also, the XFL had a team called "Hitmen", despite the existence of a minor-league hockey team with that name. Putting aside the cross-sports names, there is an indoor football team called the "Raiders". And let's not forget the CFL team called "Lions". It beggars belief that a minor-league hockey team can enforce the exclusivity of its nickname more effectively than NFL teams can. (Except when the NFL can use its outsized status to influence a judge to give an unjust injunction, as in the case of the Baltimore CFL Colts.) What's more, what I don't understand is, if that London team has trademark protection over its nickname, why don't all teams have the same protection? Why doesn't a league see to it that all of its teams have equal status legally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 53 minutes ago, WavePunter said: While I agree with you here that they are simply protecting their property (and for good reason), I don't know that I agree with the London Knights having such powerful domain over such a ubiquitous nickname as "Knights".. I mean, you've gotta draw the line somewhere, and with all teams called "knights" at every level of competition from clubs, to schools, etc, it just seems kinda farfetched to expect no one ever to be allowed to use that moniker again (if they may potentially play a game in Canada).. Maybe I'm misinterpreting something, but man, that's just rough.. How can you trademark a nickname that others have used for ages before you? 1 minute ago, Ferdinand Cesarano said: What's more, what I don't understand is, if that London team has trademark protection over its nickname, why don't all teams have the same protection? Why doesn't a league see to it that all of its teams have equal status legally? As I understand it the London Knights just have very good trademark lawyers and were able to lock their name down more securely than other teams in similar situation. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 The London Knights have been one of the best brands in major-junior, a league where everyone would be content to dress as Boston Bruins ripoffs if they could. Also, they're one of the best organizations in major-junior, with a very nice arena that's pretty much an upper deck short of a major-league facility, some of the greatest stability in a league where teams have never stopped relocating, and with that stability they've built a long tradition of providing talent to the pros. If I had to pick one franchise/identity out of major-junior that should have a brand unto itself, I'd have to go with the Knights. (Or the Kootenay Ice. Oh, I'm kidding! Second would be the Windsor Spitfires.) So on one hand, I applaud that they're aggressively protecting their intellectual property, especially from a dumb-dumb-head like Bill Foley who would probably come to associate Knights hockey with Adobe Premiere work parts, "shiny hockey," and a general manager who punches opposing coaches in the face. On the other hand, if the London Knights are what's standing between just plain Knights and some ugly modifier that makes the team, a reality we'll all have to put up with whether we like it or not, sound more minor-league than the actual London Knights, then just let Foley throw money at you and ride it out till his business fails. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 20 hours ago, Uglybus said: We've been over this, my dood. some minor league team will throw a temper-tantrum if Las Vegas calls themselves that No, they just won't be able to protect their trademarks in Canada. As is the London Knights' right. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 56 minutes ago, Ice_Cap said: As I understand it the London Knights just have very good trademark lawyers and were able to lock their name down more securely than other teams in similar situation. I'm also given to understand that Canada has in some ways more strict trademark laws than the US. Don't tell Disney, though. Wouldn't want them to get any ideas. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 2 hours ago, OhioSportsMan61 said: I was watching Star Wars Clone Wars last night on Netflix, and came across this.... Hmmmm Could work if a new team ever wanted to call themselves something with a T......hmm, Thrashers perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.