Popular Post PraetoR Posted April 3, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2022 Yeah, you read that right. Traxxas are suing HBO, over their HBO Max service branding; because they claim it will lead to brand confusion with the Maxx/X-Maxx models. Sure. I know loads of people who regularly confuse a TV streaming service with a differently-spelt RC truck... Traxxarse may find out the hard way, that Warner Bros can spend a lot more on lawyers than they can! Never mind. There are other avenues that Traxxas can pursue, in order to make spurious bucks. Here are a few examples of those next to be sued by Traxxas (probably): - Pepsi Max - Mad Max - Max Verstappen - Max Factor Honestly, this company!! 1 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nitroholic Posted April 3, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2022 I hope they lose massively, get hit with huge costs....and go away and stop being idiots. If they would just maybe focus these efforts on making better cars, then the world would be a happier place abd there would be no need for them to stress over their brand image, as we would all know it for what it was. As it is ....we just know them for what they are.... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack1 Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 I think people with only 1/2 a brain cell would be able to tell the difference between the two 🙄. This happened to what is now Taylorrc didn't it, they lost. Can anyone remember who sued them? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 all of the above is a strong reason why i have not and wont own a traxxas 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 4 minutes ago, Jack Reacher said: all of the above is a strong reason why i have not and wont own a traxxas What a liar 🤥 You’d have a trx4 Bronco in a heartbeat 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 4 minutes ago, tomr said: What a liar 🤥 You’d have a trx4 Bronco in a heartbeat 😁 nope, come sort of close a few times but always back down from buying one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 In an accidental twist Im poised to hit the PM button for @tomr fantastically priced Element when the Mrs pipes up “I thought you wanted to screw a Traxxas together” Tom your a bloody star - permission granted for a TRX4 🍻 I still think that your Element will be gone soon. None of this is helping Jack 😉 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 9 minutes ago, Shergar said: In an accidental twist Im poised to hit the PM button for @tomr fantastically priced Element when the Mrs pipes up “I thought you wanted to screw a Traxxas together” Tom your a bloody star - permission granted for a TRX4 🍻 I still think that your Element will be gone soon. None of this is helping Jack 😉 What a result 👍 I’m off to look at Bronco’s on Modelsport 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Same here 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 This is jokes 😂 Although not sure why its been posted now, didnt think happen in Jan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Okay so I did some research on this because I'm a Traxxas fan boy and seem to be the sole defender of the brand here. I'll try to give reason to why Traxxas are suing HBO. USA Patent Office filing: https://ttabvue.uspto.gov/ttabvue/v?pno=91267387&pty=OPP 02/03/2022 - DISMISSED So they are not suing HBO Max anymore... why? Because HBO agreed to Traxxas terms. The issue wasn't with the name as such, it was because HBO Max was registered as being a business for: Board games; card games; playing cards; puzzle games; action figures; collectible modeled plastic and resin toy figurines; arcade-type electronic video games; coin-operated video games; slot machines Traxxas have argued that this COULD include Radio Control Models (and then use the "Max" name with them), so Traxxas have made HBO Max change the description to specifically rule out the use of radio control models: Board games; card games; playing cards; puzzle games; action figures; collectible modeled plastic and resin toy figurines; arcade-type electronic video games; coin-operated video games; slot machines, all of the foregoing excluding model vehicles, accessories, and parts therefor. 1) I'm not sure why HBO Max being a TV streaming service have this business identification of goods, it seems unusual, but I'm guessing it's so they can make their own action figures/toys for their TV series. 2) It seems more unusual that HBO Max would ever make Radio Control Models and given that they've agreed to change their identification of goods just to quieten Traxxas, it's guaranteed they won't. 3) BUT just imagine in a world where they did, would such a large media enterprise cause issues with having RC models called "Max" when Traxxas have the Maxx range? To be fair, probably... Yes it seems totally ridiculous - but if you want to try and squeeze a tiny drop of reasoning as to why, this is the best I can think of. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted April 3, 2022 Author Share Posted April 3, 2022 Aww, that's a shame. It would have been funny to see them get screwed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Shergar said: In an accidental twist Im poised to hit the PM button for @tomr fantastically priced Element when the Mrs pipes up “I thought you wanted to screw a Traxxas together” Tom your a bloody star - permission granted for a TRX4 🍻 I still think that your Element will be gone soon. None of this is helping Jack 😉 Result mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Somebody needs to make these plates for 1/10th Traxxas Nick 😉 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Patiently waiting for the HBO XXAM basher 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunny Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Damn was hoping Traxx Arse would finally get what they deserve. If your name is Max and you own a rc keep a look out for lawyer's letter in your letter box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Thought this was an April fools joke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Max Verstappen look out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunsfordRich Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 On 03/04/2022 at 18:26, Nick said: Okay so I did some research on this because I'm a Traxxas fan boy and seem to be the sole defender of the brand here. I'll try to give reason to why Traxxas are suing HBO. USA Patent Office filing: https://ttabvue.uspto.gov/ttabvue/v?pno=91267387&pty=OPP 02/03/2022 - DISMISSED So they are not suing HBO Max anymore... why? Because HBO agreed to Traxxas terms. The issue wasn't with the name as such, it was because HBO Max was registered as being a business for: Board games; card games; playing cards; puzzle games; action figures; collectible modeled plastic and resin toy figurines; arcade-type electronic video games; coin-operated video games; slot machines Traxxas have argued that this COULD include Radio Control Models (and then use the "Max" name with them), so Traxxas have made HBO Max change the description to specifically rule out the use of radio control models: Board games; card games; playing cards; puzzle games; action figures; collectible modeled plastic and resin toy figurines; arcade-type electronic video games; coin-operated video games; slot machines, all of the foregoing excluding model vehicles, accessories, and parts therefor. 1) I'm not sure why HBO Max being a TV streaming service have this business identification of goods, it seems unusual, but I'm guessing it's so they can make their own action figures/toys for their TV series. 2) It seems more unusual that HBO Max would ever make Radio Control Models and given that they've agreed to change their identification of goods just to quieten Traxxas, it's guaranteed they won't. 3) BUT just imagine in a world where they did, would such a large media enterprise cause issues with having RC models called "Max" when Traxxas have the Maxx range? To be fair, probably... Yes it seems totally ridiculous - but if you want to try and squeeze a tiny drop of reasoning as to why, this is the best I can think of. Good enough for me! That’s as in-depth as you need to go I reckon! I rennet not so long since Whyte bikes suing an energy drink company. In fairness though that was far more blatant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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