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Citigroup Sues Pawnshop Over Similar Name, Logo

Struggling bank seeks all profits made by Brooklyn's All Citi Pawn

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(Newser) – Citigroup is suing a Brooklyn pawnshop for copyright infringement, the New York Post reports. The logo for All Citi Pawn sports the distinctive “i” and a similar red mark over the “t.” Citigroup’s suit demands the pawnshop fork over all profits made since it adopted the logo. The shop’s manager has changed the logo, but Citi is pressing on with the claim.

A woman walks in front of a Citigroup logo in Hong Kong.
A woman walks in front of a Citigroup logo in Hong Kong.   (AP Photo)
A 2008 file photo shows the Citigroup headquarters in Manhattan.
A 2008 file photo shows the Citigroup headquarters in Manhattan.   (AP Photo)
All Citi Pawn's logo isn't visible in this photo from its website; the logo has changed since Citigroup filed a lawsuit.
All Citi Pawn's logo isn't visible in this photo from its website; the logo has changed since Citigroup filed a lawsuit.   (All Citi Pawn)
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This is a joke, right? It makes no sense. They're a bank. I'm a pawnshop. They make more in one day than I do all year. - Bob Kay, manager of All Citi Pawn

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Nagual
Feb 3, 09 6:34 PM CST
So a major international corporation is digging into the pockets of a Pawn Shop in Brooklyn.. What? Talk about greed.. Reply
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Zebraone
Feb 4, 09 12:08 AM CST
Citi bankis one of the most worthless crooks on the face of the earth~~~ i wish a hacker would take them out!!! Reply
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radnip
Feb 4, 09 2:38 AM CST
Citibank has too much money, apparently. Reply
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joanb
Feb 4, 09 6:22 AM CST
Hey, this is absurd. Reply
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