TAPE, naglabas ng statement ukol sa reklamong inihain ng TVJ laban sa kompanya

- TAPE has addressed the complaint filed by Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon against the company, according to a “24 Oras” report

- The trio, also known as TVJ, filed copyright infringement and unfair competition complaints before the Marikina Regional Trial Court

- Atty. Maggie Garduque, TAPE’s legal counsel, said the “Eat Bulaga” name, design and logo is a “trademark” and not subject to copyright

- She also stated that TVJ’s petition for cancellation of 'Eat Bulaga' trademark is still pending

Television and Production Exponents (TAPE) Inc.’s camp has responded to the complaint filed against the company by former “Eat Bulaga” hosts Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon.

As per a “24 Oras” report on Wednesday, the trio, also known as TVJ, filed a complaint for alleged “copyright infringement and unfair competition” at the Marikina Regional Trial Court.

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The report also quoted TAPE’s legal counsel Atty. Maggie Garduque's statement on the case.

“It is not a copyright infringement. Eat Bulaga name, the design of the name and the logo is a trademark and not subject of copyright,” she said.

The lawyer stated that TAPE has the registration of the said tradename, and the iconic trio’s petition for cancellation of Eat Bulaga trademark is still pending.

“TAPE Inc. has the registration of the tradename Eat Bulaga so they cannot file infringement against the registered owner of the trademark. Their petition for cancellation of trademark of Eat Bulaga is still pending before the IPO and until such time that said petition is granted, the trademark Eat Bulaga and EB will be owned by TAPE Inc.”

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Watch the report below:

"Eat Bulaga" is the longest-running noontime variety program on Philippine television. The show premiered on July 30, 1979. Its pioneer hosts include showbiz icons Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, and Tito Sotto. Tape Inc.'s "Eat Bulaga" recently went back live on air on GMA with its new lineup of hosts, including Paolo Contis, Buboy Villar and Betong Sumaya.

TVJ filed a complaint in court against TAPE and GMA Network. According to a report by the Philippine Star, the complaint stemmed from the act of TAPE and GMA in replaying old episodes of “Eat Bulaga” without prior consent from the comic trio. The report also stated that the complaint against the two entities on June 30 of this year is “for copyright infringement and unfair competition.” The court has reportedly required TAPE and GMA to file their answer within 30 days.

In another news report by Abante, Tito also gave his reaction to the alleged plan of TAPE Inc., to hold a 44th anniversary celebration of “Eat Bulaga.” The report also mentioned the new hosts of GMA7’s noontime show planning on the program’s upcoming anniversary celebration. Abante also revealed that the TV host and former senator also sent a text message to the media addressing such plans. Tito then supposedly also bared TVJ’s and the “Legit Dabarkads’” plans to hold their own anniversary celebration.

Source: KAMI.com.gh