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BradShaw · 08-18-2003, 08:26 PM

We thought we had a settlement with them on the ongoing litigation over their claim they own the trademark on the name Shaw.

To make a long story short, we could not agree on details of the settlement. I wanted to be reimbursed my $30k in legal fees.

So next week, my lawyer flies to Calgary to depose the CEO of Shaw Communications. Going to hammer him about Shaw Cable and the porn they carry. Anyone have any dirt on this guy? JR Shaw, Exec. Chair, Shaw Communications

Bottom line, fuck Canada, they are going to cost me the $100k I made last year defend my last name!

Easton · 08-18-2003, 08:30 PM

NICE!

Pipecrew · 08-18-2003, 08:32 PM

Yeah you wont win this battle. Shaw is absolutely HUGE in Canada.

dirtyone · 08-18-2003, 08:32 PM

Is it really wise to post about ongoing litigation on a public message board?

p00p · 08-18-2003, 08:32 PM

NOOOO!

We just got the Hustler channel. Don't take it away!

WiredGuy · 08-18-2003, 08:33 PM

The Canadian Shaw Communications is quite a large company, ranging from cable television to high speed internet (which I'm sure you knew). And with a $3 billion dollar market cap and $1.5 billion in sales, they ain't small potatoes (http://biz.yahoo.com/p/s/sjr.html).

Best of luck to you Brad.
WG

kmanrox · 08-18-2003, 08:33 PM

that 100k must be net after food costs, eh?

Spunky · 08-18-2003, 08:34 PM

Agreed,Shaw cable is huge,it's going to take way more than 100k to win that battle.

quiet · 08-18-2003, 08:35 PM

go shaw

dirtyone · 08-18-2003, 08:35 PM

I thought the 100k was the down payment on the Ferrari anyway.

Easton · 08-18-2003, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by quiet
go shaw

which one?

the indigo · 08-18-2003, 08:36 PM

Brad, stop dreaming. You are not that big.

shitstain · 08-18-2003, 08:39 PM

man brad you ever need another employee hit me up

Quotealex · 08-18-2003, 08:43 PM

I hope you're not serious about taking on Shaw Communication!

Serge_Oprano · 08-18-2003, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by shitstain
man brad you ever need another employee hit me up

with the hammer, on your shitstained head

Serge_Oprano · 08-18-2003, 08:46 PM

Brad, read their income statements,
you'll find all dirt you need, if you read it right
;-)))

BradShaw · 08-18-2003, 08:47 PM

We have been fighting them for 2 years, this is nothing new. We will prevail. Sure they are huge, but their claim is ridiculous.

BradShaw · 08-18-2003, 08:50 PM

Saying that you can not fight the 10000lb gorilla is inaccurate. Shaw had our domain Shawinternet.com turned off, we got in injunction and had it back on within 24 hours. They have offered settlements so we would not contest the trademark ( I think they want weaker people to cave to them, they do not want a fight), and we could continue business as usual.

GTS Mark · 08-18-2003, 08:53 PM

Brad, I will pull my cable service until they fold to you and give you the rights to market under your own name. Hehe!

Don't listen to these jackasses who think just because it is a big company litigating with you that you don't have a chance. I successfully litigated with Mastercard and got them to drop a frivolous suit against one of my sites that so called infringed on their advertising.

Keep your faith and good luck!

DH

BradShaw · 08-18-2003, 08:55 PM

Honestly, I could care a less about the domain shawinternet.com which is what they initially wanted. But at this point, it is a matter of principle.

If I have to pawn the Ferrari, I will do so.

sexeducation · 08-18-2003, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BradShaw
We thought we had a settlement with them on the ongoing litigation over their claim they own the trademark on the name Shaw.

To make a long story short, we could not agree on details of the settlement. I wanted to be reimbursed my $30k in legal fees.

So next week, my lawyer flies to Calgary to depose the CEO of Shaw Communications. Going to hammer him about Shaw Cable and the porn they carry. Anyone have any dirt on this guy? JR Shaw, Exec. Chair, Shaw Communications

Bottom line, fuck Canada, they are going to cost me the $100k I made last year defend my last name!

Bradshaw ...
I have an average collection of what anyone could have downloaded from Shaw over the last five years.

Fatbat · 08-18-2003, 08:58 PM

I'd say you don't stand a chance Brad. It would be like saying that Ford or Hershey or similarly named company doesn't hold exclusive rights to their name and trademark, which of course we all know isn't true. Try starting up a company using the Ford name and find out how fast corporate litigation can some your way. The fact is they've been in business a hell of a lot longer than you and have a whole lot of corporate trademark to back themselves up.

You won't win.

FUCKuPAYme · 08-18-2003, 08:59 PM

If you have the money and great attorneys you can do anything

pine · 08-18-2003, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BradShaw

they are going to cost me the $100k I made last year

08-18-2003, 08:26 PM	#1
BradShaw Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: KB's trailer Posts: 7,840	Fuck Shaw in Canada We thought we had a settlement with them on the ongoing litigation over their claim they own the trademark on the name Shaw. To make a long story short, we could not agree on details of the settlement. I wanted to be reimbursed my $30k in legal fees. So next week, my lawyer flies to Calgary to depose the CEO of Shaw Communications. Going to hammer him about Shaw Cable and the porn they carry. Anyone have any dirt on this guy? JR Shaw, Exec. Chair, Shaw Communications Bottom line, fuck Canada, they are going to cost me the $100k I made last year defend my last name! __________________ Sig too big http://www.gofuckyourself.com/gfy_faqs.html Want to use a large banner in your sig??? Contact Eric about getting on as an advertiser - eric AT adult.com

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08-18-2003, 08:33 PM	#6
WiredGuy Pounding Googlebot Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 34,482	The Canadian Shaw Communications is quite a large company, ranging from cable television to high speed internet (which I'm sure you knew). And with a $3 billion dollar market cap and $1.5 billion in sales, they ain't small potatoes (http://biz.yahoo.com/p/s/sjr.html). Best of luck to you Brad. WG __________________ I play with Google.

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08-18-2003, 08:32 PM	#3
Pipecrew Master of Gfy.com Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 14,887	Yeah you wont win this battle. Shaw is absolutely HUGE in Canada.

08-18-2003, 08:32 PM	#4
dirtyone Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: God's Country (Georgia) Posts: 3,706	Is it really wise to post about ongoing litigation on a public message board?

08-18-2003, 08:34 PM	#8
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08-18-2003, 08:35 PM	#9
quiet we'll miss you our friend. RIP Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fernie, BC Posts: 25,115	go shaw __________________ we'll miss you our friend. RIP

08-18-2003, 08:36 PM	#12
the indigo Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: North America Posts: 2,016	Brad, stop dreaming. You are not that big.

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08-18-2003, 08:43 PM	#14
Quotealex Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: The Global Digerati Village Posts: 6,265	I hope you're not serious about taking on Shaw Communication!

08-18-2003, 08:46 PM	#16
Serge_Oprano So Fucking Banned Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 9,820	Brad, read their income statements, you'll find all dirt you need, if you read it right ;-)))

08-18-2003, 08:47 PM	#17
BradShaw Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: KB's trailer Posts: 7,840	We have been fighting them for 2 years, this is nothing new. We will prevail. Sure they are huge, but their claim is ridiculous. __________________ Sig too big http://www.gofuckyourself.com/gfy_faqs.html Want to use a large banner in your sig??? Contact Eric about getting on as an advertiser - eric AT adult.com

08-18-2003, 08:50 PM	#18
BradShaw Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: KB's trailer Posts: 7,840	Saying that you can not fight the 10000lb gorilla is inaccurate. Shaw had our domain Shawinternet.com turned off, we got in injunction and had it back on within 24 hours. They have offered settlements so we would not contest the trademark ( I think they want weaker people to cave to them, they do not want a fight), and we could continue business as usual. __________________ Sig too big http://www.gofuckyourself.com/gfy_faqs.html Want to use a large banner in your sig??? Contact Eric about getting on as an advertiser - eric AT adult.com

08-18-2003, 08:53 PM	#19
GTS Mark Vrume Mark Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 20,912	Brad, I will pull my cable service until they fold to you and give you the rights to market under your own name. Hehe! Don't listen to these jackasses who think just because it is a big company litigating with you that you don't have a chance. I successfully litigated with Mastercard and got them to drop a frivolous suit against one of my sites that so called infringed on their advertising. Keep your faith and good luck! DH

08-18-2003, 08:55 PM	#20
BradShaw Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: KB's trailer Posts: 7,840	Honestly, I could care a less about the domain shawinternet.com which is what they initially wanted. But at this point, it is a matter of principle. If I have to pawn the Ferrari, I will do so. __________________ Sig too big http://www.gofuckyourself.com/gfy_faqs.html Want to use a large banner in your sig??? Contact Eric about getting on as an advertiser - eric AT adult.com

08-18-2003, 08:58 PM	#22
Fatbat Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Costa del Sol, Spain Posts: 204	I'd say you don't stand a chance Brad. It would be like saying that Ford or Hershey or similarly named company doesn't hold exclusive rights to their name and trademark, which of course we all know isn't true. Try starting up a company using the Ford name and find out how fast corporate litigation can some your way. The fact is they've been in business a hell of a lot longer than you and have a whole lot of corporate trademark to back themselves up. You won't win.

08-18-2003, 08:59 PM	#23
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