Claiming that "no one is as bitter as he," Los Angeles City Councilman yesterday filed suit against fellow Councilman Bernard Parks, who some in the blogosphere call "Bitter Bernie." Krekorian claimed this was "blatant trademark infringement."
The suit also named the Lemon Growers of America (LGA), who Krekorian claimed were also infringing on his trademark. Rumor has it that a similar suit is being planned by Krekorian against the wine industry, over the term and usage of "sour grapes."
Commenters speculated about the significance of the suit, since it was a Krekorian-affiliated and paid-for blog that in the first instance coined the term "Bitter Bernie." Krekorian refused to comment on this issue, citing the pending litigation.
Parks, however, was not so reticent. "Why does Krekorian need to go after 'Bitter'?," Bernie asked. "Is he not satisfied with 'Petty Paul,' or 'Choleric Krekorian,'?"
We here at Paul Krekorian's Team 1600 will monitor the progress of the suit and keep you posted.
The suit also named the Lemon Growers of America (LGA), who Krekorian claimed were also infringing on his trademark. Rumor has it that a similar suit is being planned by Krekorian against the wine industry, over the term and usage of "sour grapes."
Commenters speculated about the significance of the suit, since it was a Krekorian-affiliated and paid-for blog that in the first instance coined the term "Bitter Bernie." Krekorian refused to comment on this issue, citing the pending litigation.
Parks, however, was not so reticent. "Why does Krekorian need to go after 'Bitter'?," Bernie asked. "Is he not satisfied with 'Petty Paul,' or 'Choleric Krekorian,'?"
We here at Paul Krekorian's Team 1600 will monitor the progress of the suit and keep you posted.
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