Wal-Mart is promoting the “Walocaust”
Walocaust A Georgia man had a creative way to protest against some of Wal-Mart’s policies — he created t-shirts and bumper stickers that said things like “walocaust” and “wal-qaeda“, terms which are obvious parodies of Wal-Mart.
TRATON COURT NEWS: Wal-Mart Spanked in Attempt to Chill Free
Rejecting the company’s trademark infringement claim, the court found that Charles Smith’s parody Web sites (www.walocaust.com and www.walqaeda.com) were protected speech. The court also rejected Wal-Mart’s claim that it has trademark
No, you can’t use Trademark Law to stifle critics!
Wal-Mart also demanded that Smith stop using the domain name “walocaust.com” and transfer it to Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart made a similar threat to CafePress.com, which immediately stopped making and selling Smith’s items.
Wal-Mart Critic Wins Judgment in 'Walocaust' Lawsuit
In an online message, Smith explains that when he coined the word Walocaust, “I was thinking of all of the destruction that has been taking place in the world in the last few years. Massive layoffs, jobs and investment capital going
Federal Court Rejects Wal-Mart’s Trademark Claim Against Web Critic
In rejecting the company’s claim of trademark infringement, the US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia in Atlanta found that Charles Smith’s parody Web sites (www.walocaust.com and www.walqaeda.com) and related novelty
Judge Ok's GA Website Likening Wal-Mart To Holocaust
He set up the Walocaust Web site, and later a Wal-Qaeda Web site, to make his point. In late 2005 and early 2006, Wal-Mart sent letters demanding that he stop. Smith sued Wal-Mart, seeking to continue marketing his satirical logos and
Score one for the good guys: Court reject’s Wal-Mart’s trademark claim
Political and social parody, like the type Chalres Smith of Conyers, Ga. uses at his www.walocaust.com and www.walqaeda.com sites, is a cherished tradition that goes back to the founding of this country. If Wal-Mart had won,
"No Confusion": Judge rejects Wal-Mart claims in trademark parody
Wal-Mart filed counterclaims, alleging trademark infringement and dilution by tarnishment, unfair competition and cybersquatting, a reference to Smith's ownership of www.walocaust.com. Batten's order, issued March 20,
Wal-Mart’s Trademarked Smiley Face Turned Upside Down; Parody Isn
Paul Alan Levy writes "In a new decision, a federal judge in Atlanta has rejected a claim by Wal-Mart that parody t-shirts and bumper stickers sold over CafePress.com, using the phrases "walocaust," and "wal-qaeda," violate its
The Walocaust conspiracy
Or perhaps they're screaming about his "Walocaust-The world is our labor camp" slogan. Regardless of Walocaust's Wal-Mart's motives, you might want to donate to Public Citizen who is helping this entrepreneur fight the Man or at
