Friday, April 24, 2009

Omaha v. Oprah: an Aha Moment

Okay, not a defamation claim, but too good to pass up for this old trademark hound. Mutual of Omaha has filed an application with the USPTO to register the phrase "OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF THE AHA MOMENT" - but Oprah Winfrey (or her production company) are claiming the right to the phrase, "AHA MOMENT", leading to the filing of a lawsuit by Mutual of Omaha in the District Court in Omaha Nebraska. Oprah's people claim to be seeking an amicable settlement, but stay tuned just in case!