Posted by Shawnkara from spider-tf063.proxy.aol.com on May 19, 2001 at 01:57:32:
In Reply to: I recall that in the early 70's, someone legally changed their name to "James T. Kirk"... posted by Indiana Banzai on May 19, 2001 at 01:05:24:
: Of course, this was looooong before 'Star Trek' became Paramount's big franchise (do we REALLY need a FIFTH Trek series?), so the whole TM issue didn't exist back then.
: I seem to recall that Paramount eventually did TM the names of all the Trek characters. Can someone confirm this?
: Take care.
:
: : What would you think, if someone went to court, and wanted to have their name changed to "Indiana Jones"?
: : Would this person be a devoted fan, or some looser trying to steal what belongs to everyone?
: : (Heres the big one....) Could Lucas Arts TM. "Indiana Jones"??? I mean, how you you feel if someone TM. your name?
: : Hmmmmmmmm..........