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Intellectual Property[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ Trademark Forum ] [ FAQ ] Posted by Amanda on April 28, 2000 at 20:03:28: Can a sporting event that has a trademarked name, i.e. Toughman Contest, trademark the elimination process of the event itself or does the trademark just include using the Toughman Contest name? I have been informed that the elimination is considered intellectual property. Can you trademark an activity such as the elimination process? This company is requested that I pay them $5,000 to put on my event because it constitutes the elimination process which they state is intellectual property of thiers for over 20 years. If I do not include in the name of my competition the words "tough" could I get by with changing some of the "format" to have a different elimination process and longer or shorter timed rounds; would this still be considered trademark infringement? What does the Lanham Act have to do with all of this? If I am not allowed to put on this event, please explain why we can have Wendy's and McDonald's both selling hamburgers or Coke and Pepsi both selling cola drinks. Thanks for your help in advance.
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