Chili Peppers Hot Under Collar

2007-11-20 by Meatplow | 21 Comments
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have sued Showtime networks over the title of the television show Californication, which is also the name of their seventh album.

"Californication is the signature CD, video and song of the band's career, and for some TV show to come along and steal our identity is not right," the band's lead singer, Anthony Kiedis, said in a statement.

The suit seeks a permanent injunction barring use of the title for the show, damages and restitution.

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hXVv0IC0fe0thuWRd3eqqXAsw4CAD8T164Q00

http://cbs2.com/local/local_story_323231019.html

Tagged: Red Hot Chili Peppers

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ASberg
November 20th 2007
2161 Comments


i don't know, if i were them i would get their songs into the series.
get me some royalties and maybe speed up the record sales.

cometuesday
November 20th 2007
959 Comments


I was wondering when this would happen...

Kage
November 20th 2007
1172 Comments


uuuuuggggggghhhhhhh

I'm so tired of this kind of bullshit constantly.

hymano
November 20th 2007
30 Comments


bullshit.
fuck them.
Stupid chili peppers.
They are the epitome of the saying " you used to be cool..."
They don't give a crap about their "identity" they just want the cash from a damages claim.
bleeding sellouts.

AtavanHalen
November 20th 2007
17919 Comments


I think they have the right. I mean, it IS copyrighted.

ohcleverhansyou
November 20th 2007
885 Comments


Maybe the people of Showtime had no knowledge of the song/album and made up the word completely on their own.

joshuatree
Emeritus
November 20th 2007
3746 Comments


^^then that would be really unlucky.

Yyy
November 20th 2007
289 Comments


the term Californication has been around a lot longer than their shitty album.

Doppelganger
November 20th 2007
3124 Comments


Which they, in turn, stole from Mike Patton.

PIGS(1 different one)
November 20th 2007
53 Comments


Mr. Bungle should sue them. Fucking hypocrites.

pulseczar
November 20th 2007
2385 Comments


balls to them if they didn't invent the word

ohcleverhansyou
November 20th 2007
885 Comments


Oh crap, they didn't make up the word. Then ass move by the Chili Peppers. It's like Paris Hilton sueing a show called "That's Hot."

Thor
November 20th 2007
10385 Comments


as if RHCP needs more money.

barbu
November 20th 2007
26 Comments


next up: anthony sueing me for singing in the shower

Confessed2005
November 20th 2007
7876 Comments


Ahh well. It's funny to read about these things.

barbu
November 20th 2007
26 Comments


i wonder how much did it cost to give up their tiny shadow of self respect that they were still dragging around.


it should have been blood sugar sex magic stop!This Message Edited On 11.20.07

RoshanC
November 20th 2007
219 Comments


this is just ridiculous. Where would this stop. Would they sue a band who named themselves after one of their songs. They stole their name form Chili Willie and the Red Hot Peppers. Hypocrites.

RoshanC
November 20th 2007
219 Comments


Im embarrassed that they used to be my favourite bandThis Message Edited On 11.20.07

Electric City
November 21st 2007
15756 Comments


So, what, no one can use this word now? Whats the difference between this and Donald Trump copyrighting "You're Fired".

Invicta_Veritas
November 21st 2007
20 Comments


I think they have the right. I mean, it IS copyrighted.



No, it's not. Song and albums titles cannot be copyrighted.


The only chance the RHCP have is if they claim damage under the Unfair Competition Law. At that point, they have to prove that the phrase is only synonymous with them in the mind of the public, which is really up to a judge or jury to decide. But it's still not copyright infringement, and I believe they therefore cannot collect damages. If they win based on the Unfair Competition Law, they can simply block them from using the name.


LifeInABox
November 24th 2007
3709 Comments


Zomg, Mr.Bungle, u suck!

Zomg, Showtime, u suck!



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