Hormel's pique e-rupts over Spam mail

Washington Post ^ | 7/2/03 | Jonathan Krim

[Valin]

For years, Hormel Foods Corp. has watched as the name of its famous product has come to mean junk e-mail, a source of heartburn for computer users.
Now Hormel is asserting its trademark rights, filing complaints against Spam Arrest LLC, a Seattle technology company that provides spam-blocking software.

[Puppage]

[Valin]

More proof that there is a God and he loves me!

[sten]

As an FYI:

S.P.A.M. == Single Post Across Many recipients...

[savedbygrace]

Some
Punk's
Auto
Mailer

[Jaxter]

In Canada do they call it...

[CaptRon]

Thanks for the reminder. I'm almost out.

[balrog666]

SPAM and computers do not mix!

[judgeandjury]

Hormel is asserting its trademark rights, filing complaints against Spam Arrest LLC, a Seattle technology company that provides spam-blocking software.

I feel that Hormel is fighting a losing battle here. The word "spam" is firmly established in computer lexicon and it will be very difficult for Hormel to change this fact.

[Paulus Invictus]

Thin sliced Spam, fried in its own fat and then allowed to cool, tastes great added to a green salad or on a sandwich. Hawaiians love it (it is Hawaii's food of preference) and I do too! Do not try this neat snack if on a diet or weighing 20 pounds over your prescribed weight. Do not try this if your arteries are already clogged with gunk! Ask your cardiologist. They love Spam lovers.