***important Shout Info***

deliverance · #1 (**permalink**) Apr 21, 05

I know this should probably be in the promo section, but it isn't intended for promotion, I just need everyone to know what's goin on.

Legal action has been initiated against us for the use of trademarked logo's and names. The incredible amount of traffic our site was taking brought attention to us, so as of right now the site is offline. Now the reason this is such a big deal is that we are definitely NOT the first company to use trademarked property, just the first company to face possible prosecution. I don't know what the future holds for other production companies, but from now recent personal experience I would not recommend doing it anymore. At least not on such a large scale ;)

As it stands the words "Shout It Out" are copyrighted by Johnson & Johnson, therefore we must turn over the domain name (which we registered) shoutitout.info to Johnson & Johnson by April 30th.

We are coming up with a gameplan to get info out to everyone with a new site, so look for something new to come very soon.

It was a good run while we had it.
See you all on May 21st!!!!

Shout Staff

Bitchin · #2 (**permalink**) Apr 21, 05

well that sucks.

Atleast it'll teach ppl to be more orginal.

deliverance · #3 (**permalink**) Apr 21, 05

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Originally Posted by Bitchin

well that sucks.

Atleast it'll teach ppl to be more orginal.

touche :)

baby-phat · #4 (**permalink**) Apr 21, 05

Yikes, that really sucks.. but oh well..
Can't wait to see a new site up and running. :200:

Kraig · #5 (**permalink**) Apr 21, 05

Hahahahahaha... holy shit... well fuck that means that EVERYONE knows about the party now.

My suggestion... the parties new name should be - SHOUT IT LOUDER!

Sue that beatches.

deliverance · #6 (**permalink**) Apr 21, 05

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Originally Posted by Kraig

Hahahahahaha... holy shit... well fuck that means that EVERYONE knows about the party now.

My suggestion... the parties new name should be - SHOUT IT LOUDER!

Sue that beatches.

Word! Take that, THE MAN!!!!

MissBehavior · #7 (**permalink**) Apr 21, 05

Man.

You'd think J&J's lawyers would have something better to do with their time than sue some (no offence) small time rave promoters in Canada.

deliverance · #8 (**permalink**) Apr 21, 05

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Originally Posted by MissBehavior

Man.

You'd think J&J's lawyers would have something better to do with their time than sue some (no offence) small time rave promoters in Canada.

None taken, that was sorta what we were thinkin too! lol

James · #9 (**permalink**) Apr 21, 05

dude, thats so gay

LeeBrat · #10 (**permalink**) Apr 21, 05

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Originally Posted by Kraig

Hahahahahaha... holy shit... well fuck that means that EVERYONE knows about the party now.

My suggestion... the parties new name should be - SHOUT IT LOUDER!

Sue that beatches.

werd

thats harsh tho...:( oh well...ill still be out for "shout" on the 21st, with or without a new name=)

wishbone · #11 (**permalink**) Apr 21, 05

Yell it Out

DefJef · #12 (**permalink**) Apr 21, 05

Im sure the reason you guys got lots of hits and ticket sales in the first place was from partykids's interest in the product line of Johnson + Johnson.

BS! I hope everything works out for you guys; this is stupid.

On the other hand, I would trademark and patent stuff but I would NOT go after the promoters of a party who were coincidently using 3 words not related in any way to the company.

deliverance · #13 (**permalink**) Apr 21, 05

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Originally Posted by sirjeff

Im sure the reason you guys got lots of hits and ticket sales in the first place was from partykids's interest in the product line of Johnson + Johnson.

BS! I hope everything works out for you guys; this is stupid.

On the other hand, I would trademark and patent stuff but I would NOT go after the promoters of a party who were coincidently using 3 words not related in any way to the company.

They actually "own" those words apparently. bunk.

haha

cinist · #14 (**permalink**) Apr 21, 05

aha who would have expected that

sorry to hear, what a hassle

there goes my big plan for our summer show, actually fuck it , risk is fun

Bitchin · #15 (**permalink**) Apr 21, 05

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Originally Posted by deliverance

touche :)

:D

Just saying orginality goes a longer way then a stolen idea :)

I'm sure you've got some awsome kickin' ideas in that brain of yours.

deliverance · #16 (**permalink**) Apr 21, 05

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Originally Posted by cinist

aha who would have expected that

sorry to hear, what a hassle

there goes my big plan for our summer show, actually fuck it , risk is fun

This ONLY affects our online promotional abilities. THE PARTY IS 100% A GO

Everything that we have promised will be delivered and more.

James · #17 (**permalink**) Apr 21, 05

*wipes sweat from brow*

good to hear

cinist · #18 (**permalink**) Apr 21, 05

wasn't worried 'deliverance' should be an awesome show, new years was a good time;)

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Originally Posted by Bitchin

:D

Just saying orginality goes a longer way then a stolen idea :)

I'm sure you've got some awsome kickin' ideas in that brain of yours.

i don't think that using recognizable products/slogans is a bad idea at all. people are instanty attracted to the flyer which is a great advantage when there are 30 flyers sitting on a table. to have the same affect being entirely original would be awesome, but we are in a society that likes instant and easy success why not go with it..

Bitchin · #19 (**permalink**) Apr 21, 05

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Originally Posted by cinist

i don't think that using recognizable products/slogans is a bad idea at all. people are instanty attracted to the flyer which is a great advantage when there are 30 flyers sitting on a table. to have the same affect being entirely original would be awesome, but we are in a society that likes instant and easy success why not go with it..

This is True, But still dont mean an original idea can't make it jsut as well. You jsut have to have an idea you can play with. Let alone, if the flyer is out, ppl are more attracted to soemthing with color then it being dark. Even if the darker one were to be a knock off of something else.
Also a cute lil'character ALWAYS helps out the situation... I mean look @ loungeX?! And many other promotion companies.

cinist · #20 (**permalink**) Apr 21, 05

^
i hear gernades are good too

fuckin bunnys

Bitchin · #21 (**permalink**) Apr 21, 05

^they are good too.. but havent been around as long.;)

Like LX came out before everyones time, and we all seem to know who/what/where/when... and they havent been around in like 3 years is it?! and it's STILL talked about...
look @ all the people with the bunneh in ther avatars!

cinist · #22 (**permalink**) Apr 21, 05

people who can't let go of the past.....

fuck tha 'supabunny' he never hopped did he?

people eventually forget everything once something better comes along, you dont see anyone talking about foraver.com

aha

Bitchin · #23 (**permalink**) Apr 21, 05

^give it time until the grenade is like that... :D

cinist · #24 (**permalink**) Apr 21, 05

ooohhhhhh yaaaaa !:wag:

LDUB · #25 (**permalink**) Apr 21, 05

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Originally Posted by MissBehavior

Man.

You'd think J&J's lawyers would have something better to do with their time than sue some (no offence) small time rave promoters in Canada.

Large (and even small) corporations spend lots of time and money creating, promoting and protecting their brand; many companies have departments dedicated to their brand and their brand only. I don't think there is anything BETTER that they could be doing, this brand is their international reputation.