Michael McKelvy wrote:
"Arny Krueger" wrote in message
...
Monster Cable seems to be trying to remove the word Monster from
common,
casual usage:

http://www.denverpost.com/Stories/0,...611825,00.html

"The Brisbane, Calif.-based company has filed trademark lawsuits
across
the country against companies using the word "monster." Discovery
Channel
has felt Monster's wrath for its show "Monster Garage." Bally
Gaming is
under Monster's glare because of its Monster slot machine. Monster
sued
Walt Disney Co., maker of the animated flick "Monsters, Inc." Even
the
Chicago Bears, a.k.a. "The Monsters of the Midway," once were eyed
by
Monster."

It's stupid, but they have to defend their trademark or risk losing
it.

Actually it's just plain stupid. There is no one else in the audio
industry using "monster" in their trademarks. Going after usage in
unrelated industries is both wrong and stupid. They should lose any
lawsuits should they get to court.

Scott Wheeler