Paris Sues Hallmark -- You Care Enough to Rip Me Off

106. Soupie...

That all depends on the context. They are not using the "trademark" in a situation that the trademark filing served to protect in the first place...this isn't clothing, accessories, perfume, etc. Also, "that's hot" is not a unique phrase. Actually, despite Ms. Hiltons' constant and inane uttering of these two words in public, it's a phrase that's been used for decades, so Ms. Hilton cannot claim ownership of those two words...hence, the parody.

By the way, a trademark is not the same as a copyright.

Posted at 4:27PM on Sep 8th 2007 by Genna

107. pAris! Leave the Hallmark alone ! GO GET SOME SIFILIS ! Don't you have it yet!?

Posted at 4:31PM on Sep 8th 2007 by Herpy-pAris Hilton

108. For everyone to know!

You can write two ways this word: Sifilis or Syphilis! Don't be confused! It all the same with trademark on it, it belongs to pAris Hilton!

Posted at 4:40PM on Sep 8th 2007 by Herpy-pAris Hilton

109. Just one more thing…

Did Hilton’s attorneys contact Hallmark about this complaint before filing the suit? All they had to do was to replace her photo with a caricature similar to the very unflattering one they already have of Ms. Hilton on another card pictured in an orange jumpsuit behind bars, with the title, “It’s a simple, simple, life.” I suspect that it’s the other card that really has Hilton upset…this lawsuit sounds like it’s more about sour grapes, $$, and more media coverage than it is about principle.

Posted at 4:43PM on Sep 8th 2007 by Genna

110. We can solve several problems at once with paris hilton. We could send her to Iraq and she could have sex with all the men in Iraq, which she would love to do, and she would give them her sexually transmitted diseases. The men would be too weak from disease to fight and the fighting would be over. People in America would be happy and the troops could come home. paris would sure be happy and I understand drugs are in great supply in Iraq so she would get an additional bonus over the sex. We would be rid of paris while she is doing her little job in Iraq.

Posted at 5:26PM on Sep 8th 2007 by Big Bear

111. Ooops - sorry, I have to edit my last comment:

Did Hilton’s attorneys contact Hallmark about this complaint before filing the suit? All they had to do was to replace her photo with a caricature similar to the very unflattering one they already have of Ms. Hilton on another card pictured behind bars, clutching a dog, with the caption, “It’s a really, really, really simple life.” I suspect that it’s this other card that really has Hilton upset…this lawsuit sounds like it’s more about sour grapes, $$, and more media coverage than it is about principle.

Posted at 5:30PM on Sep 8th 2007 by Genna

112. why the negative comments jealous fatties? she has every right to sue em,,,thats her catch phrase and her likeness on the card,,,good luck paris...

Posted at 5:49PM on Sep 8th 2007 by roughdaddy

113. C'mon Paris, just let it slide. Focus on more pertinent issues that could be more beneficial for you in the long run.

Posted at 7:43PM on Sep 8th 2007 by B.

114. "I am not by any means a fan of Ms Hilton's but I do think she is right in this case.. She should win her case against Hallmark. Then give then money she wins to charity." _Posted at 7:04PM on Sep 8th 2007 by Lisa

I thought about that too Lisa initially, when I first heard of this. And you know, maybe that is her intentions, but really it's none of our business what she plans on doing, giving it to charity, or not. Deep down, that only matters to her. I wouldn't judge her for it rather if she did, or didn't. But really it would be a waste of energy, effort, and funds to take this to court. She should just be able to laugh it off, and move on. She may be concerned that if she doesn't protect her "saying", or "ideas" that they may become used for other's gains later on. That may be where the real problem lies. But I'm not going to give it anymore thought. I'll stand by my first comment.

Posted at 7:53PM on Sep 8th 2007 by B.

115. omg, i love paris.. shes so awesome!x x

Posted at 8:44PM on Sep 8th 2007 by saba

116. #127 B

I would agree with you on the "let it slide aspect", but remember all the things she has "let slide" in the past? They are the false or distorted things all the people who are criticizing her now are using to attack her on this site and other places. Unfortunately some people believe everything they read in tabloids, internet blogs, and gossip sites etc, but "public people" can't sue as easily for defamantion of charachter as private citizens can.

Also, the internet and digital photography has exacerbated this situation where it's basically a free-for-all against celebs. privacy laws have not caught up with what can happen on the internet and when digitally altered photos and videos are posted. celebs are basically subjected to wholesale charachter assination. Look at all the haters posting away. I'm sure the vast majority have never met this person, but they just continue rehashing falsehoods that they believe. As the saying goes, ..lies run a sprint while truths must run a marathon.

Posted at 4:40AM on Sep 9th 2007 by Barbie

117. Isn't Paris' face and the "That's Hot" comment public domain? If she copyrighted the statement, then she'll have a case. If they themselves drew a picture of the likeness, then it's ok because she's a celbrity (People magazine would be out of business if not). If they wrote a card that she liked, then there wouldn't be much more than a deal about who gets royalties.

She's a child, and acts like one. Ask her what the 'spiritual' thing to do would be...

Posted at 7:34AM on Sep 9th 2007 by majicdanser

118. Her likeness is plastered all over news reports, and websites like TMZ, with the intent to draw viewers, and ultimately obtain revenue.
If that were my face, I would wear a paper bag outdoors.

Instead of "that's hot", I think Paris Hilton should have copywrited the phrase, "Paris sucks".
That way she would have soooo many people to sue, everytime someone gave an opinion.

SexxxySadie

Posted at 10:51AM on Sep 9th 2007 by SexxxySadie

119. You gotta be KIDDIN' me! Not like she needs the money. She must have just been bored this week.

Posted at 10:40AM on Sep 9th 2007 by tdub

120. Wait... what? I certainly hope this litigation does not consume too much of her time and energy; she still has all of that post-incarceration charity work to complete.

Posted at 11:14AM on Sep 9th 2007 by Lise