Hi all, In the desire to legally protect intellectual property, here's a good idea gone bad ...
The European Union has announced that it will file a case in the International Court on behalf of the people of Parma, Italy - the birthplace of Parmesan cheese. Parma cheese makers believe that imitation cheese producers are illegally profiting from what, they claim, is an exclusive trademark. Italian politicians are reportedly considering filing a similar case against the city of Parma, Ohio. They fear that imitation cheese makers might relocate to the Ohio city and attempt to reclaim the name as a 'legitimate product of Parma - Parmesan cheese'. Meanwhile, in York of the United Kingdom, some discussion has occurred relative to the misappropriation of their ancient name by the famous American city. Last, but not least, a Scandinavian man named Robert has filed for a 'divorce' from his son. The boy, he claims, was actually fathered by a neighbor named Steven. Robert requested that the judge rename the boy Stevenson. These problems don't exist in Africa. And some call THEM a backward people? What is *logical* seems to be, like beauty, only in the eyes of the beholder. I sure hope Greece doesn't try to take away the name Arachne. <><> Bob <><> - ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com
