They can not copyright the term "Watchtower" by their own words

by jwsons 3 Replies latest watchtower scandals

  • jwsons
    jwsons

    In any circumsatance, they can not copyright the using of "Watchtower" (like in "Watchtower Observer" or "Quotes-Watchower") for the term "Watchtower in not for themselves. That's what they themselves wrote in the Proclaim book (WTS 1993, page 48, footnote):

    "The expression "Watch Tower" is not unique to Russelll's writings or to Jehovah's Witnesses. George Storrs published a book in 1850's called The Watch Tower: Or, Man in Death; and the Hope for a Future Life. The name was also incorporated in the title of various religious periodicals. It stems from the idea of keeping on the watch for the outworking of God's purposes._Isa.21:8,11,12;Ezek. 3:17;Hab. 2:1." (quote from "Proclaim book, page 48, footnote)

    And a couple of Mormons and Adventists "periodicals" had the same name

    Here: http://www.lavazone2.com/dbroadhu/NY/MiscNYSE.htm#013131

    Here http://www.geocities.com/le_thanh_y/W_SDA.jpg

    In addition, if you use google serch engine and type "Watchtower," you will find out heaps of companies take this "Watchtower" name. Do they sue all of those companies ?

    jwsons

  • Jim_TX
    Jim_TX

    "...you will find out heaps of companies take this "Watchtower" name. Do they sue all of those companies ?"

    No... just those that make them look bad by exposing their lies.

    Regards,

    Jim TX

  • inquirer
    inquirer

    Damn right they can't copyright that name! You can't copyright names like McDonald's or objects like watch towers or watchtower... I don't know how it should be written... but the point is, you can't copyright that term Watchtower! What a blow up!

  • inquirer
    inquirer

    Sorry if I all heated up! I just hate it when people try and copyright "common words!"

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