In a world where cigarettes are legal, you're wondering why the FDA hasn't shut down energy drink manufacturers?
As for this frivolous claim, it's the dumbest claim I've seen since Spike Lee tried to sue Spike TV for using the word "Spike". Trademark/Copyright laws were created to protect companies from other groups or companies that through the use of their company name or logo, will cause confusion among consumers and/or pose a threat to their business. There is no way that any energy drink, regardless of it's name, is going to be confused with a fishkeeping hobbyist website. The logo in no way resembles the Monster Energy logo. Add to that, that Vermonster Beer, which is actually a beverage and therefore far more similar to Monster Energy Drink, won against Monster Energy Company when Monster brought a similar suit against them in 2009, and the case simply has no merit.
The frightening part about this (and our legal system in general), is the fact that a large company with enough money can easily appeal until they drain the defendants bank account to the point that they can't afford to fight anymore. If it comes down to it, and you do end up in court over this, I highly recommend a counter-suit or similar action if possible, each and every time they appeal, in an amount to cover the estimated court costs, and other incidentals. Make Monster Energy Company pay for wasting your time and finances on their ludicrous claim.
Well over 400 signatures, and it hasn't even been 24 hours.
