Paramount Wants Slime Complaint Dismissed
The FCC should dismiss Mack Toys’ complaint against Paramount Global because it fails to bring a claim where relief can be granted, Paramount said in a motion Wednesday. Mack’s complaint concerned Paramount’s trademark on the word “slime,” which Mack said…
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violates the Communications Act (see 2502060068). It invoked Section 308 of the act, which applies only to common carriers, Paramount said. “The Complaint, however, does not allege that Paramount Global is a common carrier, and nor could it -- Paramount Global operates broadcast stations and other media that in no way resemble a common carrier.” The Enforcement Bureau should dismiss the complaint, Paramount said. In a separate filing, the company also asked for filing deadlines connected with the complaint to be suspended.