'That isn't Kevin Butler', Bridgestone claims

[Max King of the Wild]

Kynes said:

deskpro2k3 said:

Kynes said:

deskpro2k3 said:

I have to agree with Turkish here.
You may hate me and disagree all you like but this is how I see it.

Take this into consideration. I'll explain it as simple as possible. A well known coca-cola mascot wearing a nike logo is seen promoting a nike commercial that is also giving away free pepsi with every purchase.

For coca-cola that is like a low blow.

An actor is not a mascot. You can't trademark an actor.

Last time I checked a mascot is a representative symbol. He is an actor, and mascot.

Sony can't trademark his look and his acting style, it's absurd. Imagine the implications this would have for every actor that makes an ad.

No they cant. But they can trademark a character with that look, personality, and associated with video games. Once you put all three together which Bridgestone did there will be problems. It won't have any implications for every actor who makes an ad... Most ad actors are in one comercial, don't have a personality, and don't have a speaking role.