Comment Re:Is it really so crazy? (Score 1) 430
Superman vs. superman. Superman clearly refers to Clark Kent's night (and sometimes) day job, while superman is, according to American Heritage, "A man with more than human powers" which began with Nietsche, not with comic books.
How can you trademark a single dictionary word? I can understand if it's a phrase, but a single dictionary word? Granted, xerox is in the dictionary, but it is made plain that it is a trademark that has wound its way into the vernacular. I think Marvel and DC's claim to superhero is flawed and unfounded. But the voice of reason is often all to silent in a litigous society.
How can you trademark a single dictionary word? I can understand if it's a phrase, but a single dictionary word? Granted, xerox is in the dictionary, but it is made plain that it is a trademark that has wound its way into the vernacular. I think Marvel and DC's claim to superhero is flawed and unfounded. But the voice of reason is often all to silent in a litigous society.
