Lawsuits happen. Maybe a better example would be a company that hires a full or even part time lawyer to allege patent, copyright or trademark infringement. McIlhenny is a perfect example. Enjoy your copyrighted Tabasco. Old but neat video at: http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=126669&title=hot-sauce Dave Anderson President Stony Acres Enterprises, Inc. dba Tough Love Chile Co.