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‘Hon’ trademarker says she’s sorry. Again

Posted on January 20, 2011 by almosthipguy

Denise Whiting, through a new lawyer, says she doesn’t claim to own beehive hairdos and cat-eye glasses By Laura Vozzella (The Baltimore Sun, 1/19/2011) Cafe Hon owner and “hon” trademarker Denise Whiting wants Baltimore to know she’s sorry. Not sorry … Continue reading →

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Power of One vs. Power of “Hon”

Posted on January 5, 2011 by atomictv

Writer (Bruce Goldfarb) to test Whiting’s legal right to trademark word “Good for him,” says President (Benn Ray) of Hampden merchants’ association By Jill Rosen (The Baltimore Messenger, 1/4/11) He’s calling it the first shot fired in The Battle of … Continue reading →

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Calm Yourselves, Hons

Posted on January 3, 2011 by atomictv

by John McIntyre (The Baltimore Sun, 1/2/2011) “My worthy former colleague Rafael Alvarez has weighed in on the bogus controversy about Denise Whiting’s trademarking of hon. I understand and respect his views, though I do not entirely concur with them. … Continue reading →

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‘Hontroversy’ Gets Weird as ‘Superheroes’ Protest Trademark

Posted on December 23, 2010 by atomictv

Three men dressed in what they called superhero costumes walked around outside Cafe Hon in bizarre spectacle by Adam Bednar (NorthBaltimorePatch, 12/22/2010) On Wednesday evening three self-proclaimed superheroes (read: three guys in ridiculous costumes) gathered outside Cafe Hon in Hampden … Continue reading →

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