My posts here have been few and far between. I hope to change this soon. Anyway, I got a piece of news today that’s worth sharing.

“The creator of an aerial skateboarding move known as ollie is suing several companies, including Disney and Sega, over the use of the word.

Alan “Ollie” Gelfand, 42, says the companies infringed on trademarking rights. He is seeking more than $20 million in damages.

“I’m just a skateboarder,” Gelfand said. “I’m not a huge, mega corporation . . . yet.”

Gelfand’s lawsuit was sent back to Broward Circuit Court from federal court last month.”
Read the rest at: The Gainesville Sun

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