Texsox Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON, March 30 (Reuters) - Chicago pottery merchant Susan Brenner has a message for real-estate mogul Donald Trump: in the Windy City, she'll do the firing. Capitalizing on the success of his reality-television show, "The Apprentice," Trump has sought to trademark the phrase "You're Fired!" for use on clothing and casino equipment. But the copper-maned mogul might want to tread carefully in the Chicago area, where Brenner says she has emblazoned the phrase on plates, mugs, birdhouses and other items in her suburban ceramics studio since 1997. Complete Story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 So that's what they were babbling about on the radio this morning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
israel4ever Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Donald Trump is a jackass! But, I wish that, after he gets his Chicago real estate built, and builds ties to the community, that he could somehow buy the Sox. That would be fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 If she didn't trademark it, she's screwed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 If she didn't trademark it, she's screwed. She has "local market" protection. Donald can sell the "You're fired".. just not here in Illinois, and I believe, in the states surrounding Illinois. Although I doubt that would make much difference.. I'm sure they'll be hot sellers at his casino and Trump Towers in NY. He wont be able to sell them at his boat in Indiana though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldmember Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Trump has sought to trademark the phrase "You're Fired!" for use on clothing and casino equipment. i can understand using it on clothing but on casino equipment?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 31, 2004 Author Share Posted March 31, 2004 i can understand using it on clothing but on casino equipment?! Casino Equipment as in slot machines, video poker, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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