Flying pig sighting

[Myriad]

Does the JREF defend any trademark rights on the "Pigasus" flying pig symbol?

I'm asking because my morning newspapaper today (The Philadelphia Inquirer) is dotted with teaser ads featuring a winged pig logo, rendered as a white on black silhouette. The copy of one reads "Who let the pigs out? Find out on November 9th" Another: "On November 9th, the sky will squeal."

I have no idea what these ads are for, and Web searches on the various slogans have proven unenlightening. I doubt they have anything to do with JREF -- and hence, my curiosity about trademark issues.

Respectfully,
Myriad

[brodski]

I doubt it, the flying pig as a metaphor and a symbol have been around long before the JREF.

[LawnOven]

When Pigs Fly!!!! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/When_pigs_fly)


and Pigasus (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pigasus_%28literature%29)

Look out JREF Steinbeck's coming for you too!

[chran]

Woo!

[Metullus]

Cha-cha-cha!

[XBoxWarrior]

My pigs do fly......

on Donner, on Blixen.......

[Pope130]

I just found this little guy on Ebay. Item # 200186262599.

[hopfen]

Cincinnati, Ohio is loaded with flying pig symbols for all sorts of things.

Here's an example:

Flying Pig Marathon (http://flyingpigmarathon.com/)

[cj419666]

loooooooool

[JennyJo]

I just found this little guy on Ebay. Item # 200186262599.


Awww, so sweet!

[JennyJo]

Cincinnati, Ohio is loaded with flying pig symbols for all sorts of things.

Here's an example:

Flying Pig Marathon (http://flyingpigmarathon.com/)

Do the pigs actually run the marathon!? Wings'n-all??
That's awesome!

[hopfen]

Do the pigs actually run the marathon!? Wings'n-all??
That's awesome!

To quote Tom Lehrer (originally referring to Santa's reindeer):

"Don't stand underneath when they fly by!"

[Lothian]

http://www.celebrationaviation.com/images/Balloons/Pig_1.jpg