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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Mar 8, 2016 10:59:13 GMT -6
robot6.comicbookresources.com/2016/03/comics-a-m-houston-tourism-group-sues-con-over-space-city-name/Legal | The Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau has sued the organizers of Space City Comic Con, claiming trademark infringement over the event’s use of the term “Space City.” Many Houston businesses use the nickname, which dates back to the 1960s, but the bureau’s lawyer said the trademark only covers tourism- and convention-related events. The bureau owns a 50 percent share in Comicpalooza, which directly competes with Space City Comic Con, and has asked the court to not only stop the show from using the name “Space City” but also to turn over part of its profits and agree not to compete with the bureau. [Houston Chronicle] www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Convention-bureau-sues-comic-convention-over-6875631.phpConvention bureau sues comic convention over 'Space City' trademark Houston's convention bureau is suing the operators of a popular local convention over the use of "Space City" in its name, claiming it infringes on a 12-year-old trademark.
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