Harley-Davidson

[dorian gray]

"away on business" i like that

 

[dorian gray]

A nice big sturdy Softtail

$15000

 

[Chromatose]

In fact, it's one of only 2 sounds on this planet that is actually trademarked.

Is this really the case? I thought a few years ago they finally gave up because too many other manufacturers were giving them legal troubles with their trademark attempts.

 

[MadeInNewJersey]

My bro had a custom springer softtail. That bike was flat-out gorgeous. Cost him $17k before he customized it. Yikes.

 

[lizard]

Actually don't harleys retain their value very well?

 

[MadeInNewJersey]

Is this really the case? I thought a few years ago they finally gave up because too many other manufacturers were giving them legal troubles with their trademark attempts.

I could be wrong, but last I knew, the Harley engine sound and the NBC "peacock" notes were the only 2 that were trademarked. But perhaps it did get tied up in the PTO courts.

 

[dorian gray]

wierd. wonder how you copywrite an engine sound.

 

[NAD]

I dunno but I think it's high time I get a copyright for my morning-after-beering farts.

 

[MadeInNewJersey]

wierd. wonder how you copywrite an engine sound.

It's a trademark, not a copywrite. You can't copywrite an actual audio sound, only the music and/or lyrics that comprise the song/jingle/etc.

 

[dorian gray]

seems difficult to defend in court. wonder if its ever happened

 

[MadeInNewJersey]

seems difficult to defend in court. wonder if its ever happened

don't know, but I agree that it must be difficult. I guess they would measure the pitch and tonality? Don't know really, only guessing.

Most trademarks are simple things to check & litigate for or against, i.e. words and/or slogans