[ale] Trolls: patent wars and now trademark stupids

[Preston Boyington]

Larry Johnson wrote:
> IANAL, but the word "footlong" has been in common usage for so long (I
> used to buy them at the Southeastern Fair in the 1950s, and I"m sure
> they predate that) that I doubt Subway would win if it every went to
> court.  But what small company wants to fight Subway?
> 

after reading the article I believe that all sandwich places were the 
target and the hotdog joint was an oopsie.

Quizno's has 'footlongs' if i remember correctly... i suppose they got a 
letter too.

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