Warner Brothers Goes After Swiss Condoms

A swiss condom manufacturer has incurred the wrath of Warner Brothers for its "Harry Popper" condoms.

The condoms come in a package with a cartoon prophylactic that has round wizard glasses and a magic wand.  The studio has filed an action in Switzerland to cancel the "Harry Popper" trademark registration and also use of the name in connection with condoms.

According to London's Daily Telegarph who quotes from the studio's court papers, "This is clearly a reference to the film and fictional character Harry Potter." Everyone who sees the condoms automatically thinks of Harry Potter."

The condom brand was launched in 2006 and the name registered with the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property. A ruling is expected in a few weeks on whether to ban the name.