Yesterday, Ripley's owner, Ripley Entertainment, Inc, pressed charges against Studio Pierrot, the studio incharge of translating popular kid's anime. The term "Believe it" is part of the trademark, "Ripley's Believe it or Not!" and is used commonly by the main character Naruto. Ripley Entertainment Inc. is looking to press charges against Studio Pierrot for trademark infringement and reparations, claiming $20, 000USD for every time the character shouts "Believe it!". The studio is unreachable for comment by press time.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Ripley Sues Naruto, Believe it!
Yesterday, Ripley's owner, Ripley Entertainment, Inc, pressed charges against Studio Pierrot, the studio incharge of translating popular kid's anime. The term "Believe it" is part of the trademark, "Ripley's Believe it or Not!" and is used commonly by the main character Naruto. Ripley Entertainment Inc. is looking to press charges against Studio Pierrot for trademark infringement and reparations, claiming $20, 000USD for every time the character shouts "Believe it!". The studio is unreachable for comment by press time.
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I wonder what phrases are more expensive than that.
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