Lexus files lawsuit against p0rn site

Just_me · 06-01-2007, 03:31 PM

The Detroit Free Press is reporting that Lexus has filed a lawsuit against two metro Detroiters who have commandeered the brand's name for their pornographic website and the site's star, Lexus Cash (yes, that's her at right). Lexus is claiming the two, uh, entrepenuers, broke trademark laws by using its brand name in a less than savory manner, which could result in the dilution of its good name. While doing research for this (somebody had to), we came across another pornstar named Lexus Locklear, but so far haven't heard whether or not she's also being sued by the Japanese automaker. Perhaps her brand of entertainment is a little more high-brow than what Lexus Cash offers, we wouldn't know.

Whlie the name "Lexus Cash" is probably a stage name, this got us wondering about other people who are actually named after cars. For instance, we've heard of girls named Porsche (yes, actually spelled that way, not like Portia de Rossi). If one of the Porsches of the world grows up to be a porn star, would Porsche the carmaker have any grounds to sue? We'll consult the AOL lawyers and get back to you on that one, but clearly Lexus thinks it has a case against Lexus Cash and her employers.

[Source: The Detroit Free Press ]

Yannis · 06-01-2007, 04:58 PM

Noooooo , my favorite porn site is in danger!!!!

Damn you Lexus....

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j/k

cawimmer430 · 06-02-2007, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Yannis

Noooooo , my favorite porn site is in danger!!!!

She's got a terrible name!

Just_me · 06-02-2007, 05:55 AM

I wonder if she is reliable,never break down and always ready for a trouble free ride

cawimmer430 · 06-02-2007, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Just_me

I wonder if she is reliable,never break down and always ready for a trouble free ride

Probably, but she must be quite boring too. No soul and no emotions. Like a robot. And during sex, she must be very disconnected and vague...

Merc1 · 06-05-2007, 12:46 AM

This is just too much, hilarious. Lexus and their name. First they were sued themselves by Lexis the computer software company then they changed it to Lexus and now this. They're going to soon learn that you can't sue everyone named Lexus just like Mercedes and Porsche can't.

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ateekt · 06-14-2007, 12:24 PM

I don't believe that, can I have a spin of that site

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06-01-2007, 03:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Just_me Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 12,612 Thanks: 741 Thanked 2,035 Times in 1,028 Posts	Lexus files lawsuit against p0rn site The Detroit Free Press is reporting that Lexus has filed a lawsuit against two metro Detroiters who have commandeered the brand's name for their pornographic website and the site's star, Lexus Cash (yes, that's her at right). Lexus is claiming the two, uh, entrepenuers, broke trademark laws by using its brand name in a less than savory manner, which could result in the dilution of its good name. While doing research for this (somebody had to), we came across another pornstar named Lexus Locklear, but so far haven't heard whether or not she's also being sued by the Japanese automaker. Perhaps her brand of entertainment is a little more high-brow than what Lexus Cash offers, we wouldn't know. Whlie the name "Lexus Cash" is probably a stage name, this got us wondering about other people who are actually named after cars. For instance, we've heard of girls named Porsche (yes, actually spelled that way, not like Portia de Rossi). If one of the Porsches of the world grows up to be a porn star, would Porsche the carmaker have any grounds to sue? We'll consult the AOL lawyers and get back to you on that one, but clearly Lexus thinks it has a case against Lexus Cash and her employers. [Source: The Detroit Free Press ]

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Yannis Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 7,198 My Mood: Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 1,230 Times in 702 Posts	Re: Lexus files lawsuit against p0rn site Noooooo , my favorite porn site is in danger!!!! Damn you Lexus.... . . . . j/k

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Just_me Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 12,612 Thanks: 741 Thanked 2,035 Times in 1,028 Posts	Re: Lexus files lawsuit against p0rn site I wonder if she is reliable,never break down and always ready for a trouble free ride

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Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 4,955 Thanks: 363 Thanked 672 Times in 346 Posts	Re: Lexus files lawsuit against p0rn site This is just too much, hilarious. Lexus and their name. First they were sued themselves by Lexis the computer software company then they changed it to Lexus and now this. They're going to soon learn that you can't sue everyone named Lexus just like Mercedes and Porsche can't. M

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ateekt Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dominican Republic Posts: 397 Thanks: 70 Thanked 29 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Lexus files lawsuit against p0rn site I don't believe that, can I have a spin of that site ...?

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