Stafford County’s “Law & Order” Candidates Breaking the Law
On Tuesday, August 23, 2011, there will be a primary election for constitutional office candidates in Stafford County, Virginia.
Despite what the two candidates running for the Republican nomination-incumbent Sheriff Charles E. Jett and Commonwealth’s Attorney Candidate Eric Olsen-would have you believe they apparently aren’t concerned about breaking the law, even though they are the “Law & Order” candidates. Gasp.
Their campaign slogan should read more like “Unlawful & Disorderly”.
Apparently, Jett and Olsen are fine with infringing on a well-known trademark. Anyone ever watch the show “Law & Order?” They have been erecting signs throughout the county with this trademark. The picture below displays one that is posted at the Stafford County Government Center (1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554):
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The sign even employs the same typefaces and logo treatments as the original “Law & Order” logo:
Jett and Olsen are clearly infringing on the trademark in that they are giving the impression that the show and the show’s producer are involved or has authorized use, which I’m assuming they haven’t. This is false association and trademark misappropriation.
It seems that Jett and Olsen could use a refresher course on intellectual property law.
They’ve put it on several mailers as well — and blatantly reference the show in one.
I would love to see a flier.