Yoko Ono Sues Makers of 'John Lemon' Drinks

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Intermediate

Exercise 1

Vocabulary

late

Adjective

leɪt

deceased

The singer is trying to carry on the legacy of the late Michael Jackson.

infringe

Verb

ɪnˈfrɪndʒ

to break the law or rules

The YouTube video was found to be infringing the copyright laws.

abuse

Verb

əˈbjuːz

to use something in an improper or harmful way

The president was blamed for abusing his power.

legacy

Noun

ˈlɛgəsiː

the long-lasting impact of a person's life or of particular events that took place in the past

Her songs will remain her greatest legacy.

The war left a long legacy of suffering.

But one thing is for sure, they left an incredible cultural legacy.

cite

Verb

saɪt

to refer to someone or something as evidence to support an argument; to mention someone or something as an example

The lawyer is looking for other cases to cite in the trial.

When writing an essay, it is important to cite your sources.

The professor cited some familiar examples to explain the complicated concept.

The principal cited increases in standardized test scores as evidence that the schools were improving.

More than 100 case studies are cited in the report.

The article cites several experts on the subject.

stock

Noun

stɑːk

an amount of goods available for use or sale

This item is out of stock.

There are several colors and shapes of candles in stock.

That book is out of stock right now, but we can order one for you.

Exercise 2

Article

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Yoko Ono Sues Makers of 'John Lemon' Drinks

Wife of the late John Lennon, Yoko Ono, has sued a small UK-based drinks manufacturer for calling its new lemonade range ‘John Lemon.’

Ono and her lawyers say that the name infringes on the John Lennon trademark. They criticized the company for abusing the legacy of the Beatles’ legend to improve sales.

Karol Chamera, founder of Mr Lemonade Alternative Drinks Ltd, insists that the name is not linked to the singer, but will not enter into a legal battle as the company cannot afford to pay Ono’s legal costs.

Ono’s lawyers cited a post from Mr Lemonades’ Facebook page that featured an image of the brand’s logo and John Lennon holding lemons. Another advertisement shows a pair of round sunglasses famously worn by Lennon, and the words ‘Let it Be’ – the title of a popular Beatles song.

Chamera is being forced to sell his entire stock of John Lemon beverages, as he will face heavy fines for every bottle sold after the 30th of October.

The company has agreed to rebrand its John Lemon products in order to continue selling them. Chamera plans to change the name to ‘On Lemon.’

Exercise 3

Questions

Why did Yoko Ono sue the drinks manufacturer?

Why did the founder of the company decide not to start a legal battle with Yoko Ono?

In what ways did the company advertise drinks using John Lennon's image?

Why does the company have to sell its entire stock of John Lemon drinks as quickly as possible?

Exercise 4

Discussion

What do you think about Yoko Ono's lawsuit against Mr Lemonade Alternative Drinks Ltd?

Why do you think the drinks manufacturer decided to call its lemonade range 'John Lemon?'

Do you agree that the name infringes on the John Lennon trademark? Why? Why not?

Do you think that Ono was right to sue Mr Lemonade? Why? Why not?

Do you think that the lawsuit will negatively affect Mr Lemonade's sales? Why? Why not?

Exercise 5

Further Discussion

What do you think John Lennon would have to say about this situation if he was alive today? Please explain your answer.

Are you a fan of John Lennon or the Beatles? If so, why do you think the Beatles became so popular? If not, why not?

What would you say is John Lennon's legacy? Please explain your answer.

Are you of the opinion that copyright infringement is a serious crime? Why? Why not?

Do you agree that 'any publicity is good publicity?' Why? Why not?

Exercises for Further Self-Study

These self-study exercises are optional and should be carried out after the lesson has finished.

Exercise 6

Sentence Building

Write at least one sentence for each of the words in Exercise 1: Vocabulary. Begin by making sure you understand the definition of each word. Use the example sentences as a guide if you are unable to think of a sentence. Practice reading your sentences out loud.

Exercise 7

Summary

Make a brief summary of the article. Focus on the main topic and consider which pieces of information are most important. Make sure you include details such as what the article is about, who is mentioned in it, where and when the events took place, and also how and why they happened.

Source

This lesson is based on an article by Dylan Ward.