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[edit] One of the first to trademark the phrase?
Unless the company has gone out of business, nobody else could trademark their phrase. So they would be not only the first company to trademark it, but the only one. Verification is needed as to whether it is actually registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
- Fixed the phrasing, can't help you on the verification. Lawikitejana 01:38, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
- A quick search of the USPTO shows a number of holders to different forms of the phrase, some greatly predating Ronco. 70.171.13.219 10:30, 1 September 2006 (UTC)
- Ron Popeil paid a license fee for the phrase.
- A quick search of the USPTO shows a number of holders to different forms of the phrase, some greatly predating Ronco. 70.171.13.219 10:30, 1 September 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Potential for merger into Popeil article?
In my experience, the Ronco/Ron Popeil distinction is a pretty thin line for most people. I think a merger is worth consideration, with a redirect from 'Ronco' to 'Ron Popeil,' unless the article is/can be expanded. The Free Enterprise reference, for example, refers as much to Popeil as to the company, and if it's not in the Popeil article, I'm going to add it in a moment. Lawikitejana 07:08, 9 August 2006 (UTC)
- Update: While there's potential for a merger, there may be other approaches. The decision should take into account the fact that in 2005, Popeil sold the company, so while he continues to be the face of Ronco, the company is now more distinct from him than it was before. Lawikitejana 01:39, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
