Windows Vista Faces Lawsuits

daRk_heLmet · Jul 24, 2005, 10:04 AM

By naming the next version of Windows "Vista," Microsoft may have stepped on the toes of another software company just down the road in Redmond.

That would be Vista, a business software and services company founded in 1999 by John Wall. He was not amused when Microsoft announced its choice yesterday, setting the stage for a massive rollout when its flagship operating system goes on sale in fall 2006.

Wall, a well-known technology executive in the area who earlier founded Wall Data, is examining whether the name violates the trademark his company has held for six years. He plans to raise the issue with Microsoft, a company notoriously protective of its own trademarks, and may take the issue to court.
____________________________
Read More/Source: Seattle Times

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jul 24, 2005, 10:58 AM

Lets see little tinky small fry vs world mega muiltibillion dallor corperation
The tiny ant VS godzillia

BTW: They don't have a chance in h***... Vista is used all over! I know places and buinesses etc that use that very name. THat guy is just look for free press advertiseing for his bussiness

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Jul 24, 2005, 11:05 AM

i would like to see this guy win, would be hillarious. vista sounds retarded

WaltC · Jul 24, 2005, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiGBrOwNPimpsta

i would like to see this guy win, would be hillarious. vista sounds retarded

Unless the man's firm happens to be "Windows Vista" I don't think he has much of a chance of doing anything except getting some free publicity.

I do think that "OS Sex" would be cool, though...

But then, Apple's lawyers would be all over it.

What's in a trade name anyway...? It's what's underneath that counts.

Mazuko · Jul 24, 2005, 01:52 PM

Isn't there a car called a vista also?

Unless he trademarked the name for the use of an operating system I think he's sol.

riles9262 · Jul 24, 2005, 05:16 PM

That's what he'll be told...they'll ask 'why haven't you tried to take action against the other 'vistas' out there?' What a waste of time and money.

quazi · Jul 24, 2005, 06:42 PM

This is actually a more reasonable lawsuit than you guys are making it out to be. Suppose he puts out a piece of software. When people see "Vista" on that box, they'll think Windows Vista. Imagine helping another company rather than your own by providing good software. Additionally, Microsoft could easily turn around and try to start a lawsuit for the name later if he doesn't act first. It's the only sane thing to do.

Jul 24, 2005, 10:04 AM	#1
daRk_heLmet Keep firing, assholes! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Death Star Posts: 1,072 Rep Power: 0	Windows Vista Faces Lawsuits By naming the next version of Windows "Vista," Microsoft may have stepped on the toes of another software company just down the road in Redmond. That would be Vista, a business software and services company founded in 1999 by John Wall. He was not amused when Microsoft announced its choice yesterday, setting the stage for a massive rollout when its flagship operating system goes on sale in fall 2006. Wall, a well-known technology executive in the area who earlier founded Wall Data, is examining whether the name violates the trademark his company has held for six years. He plans to raise the issue with Microsoft, a company notoriously protective of its own trademarks, and may take the issue to court. ____________________________ Read More/Source: Seattle Times __________________ [color=white]My Blog[/color]

Jul 24, 2005, 10:58 AM	#2
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	Lets see little tinky small fry vs world mega muiltibillion dallor corperation The tiny ant VS godzillia BTW: They don't have a chance in h***... Vista is used all over! I know places and buinesses etc that use that very name. THat guy is just look for free press advertiseing for his bussiness __________________

Jul 24, 2005, 11:05 AM	#3
BiGBrOwNPimpsta HH's #1 Hustla and Pimp Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Dirty Dot Posts: 7,717 Rep Power: 107 System Specs	i would like to see this guy win, would be hillarious. vista sounds retarded __________________ Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music \| Logitech Z-5500 THX 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers \| 2 Lite-On 20x S-ATA Burners \| Logitech G700 Mouse \| Logitech MX5500 Bluetooth Keyboard

Jul 24, 2005, 01:52 PM	#5
Mazuko DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,008 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Isn't there a car called a vista also? Unless he trademarked the name for the use of an operating system I think he's sol. __________________ E-bay feedback: http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAP...me=STRK:ME:UFS

Jul 24, 2005, 05:16 PM	#6
riles9262 Driverheaven brewmaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,842 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	That's what he'll be told...they'll ask 'why haven't you tried to take action against the other 'vistas' out there?' What a waste of time and money. __________________ A beer a day keeps the doctor away.

Jul 24, 2005, 06:42 PM	#7
quazi DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 66 Rep Power: 0	This is actually a more reasonable lawsuit than you guys are making it out to be. Suppose he puts out a piece of software. When people see "Vista" on that box, they'll think Windows Vista. Imagine helping another company rather than your own by providing good software. Additionally, Microsoft could easily turn around and try to start a lawsuit for the name later if he doesn't act first. It's the only sane thing to do.