So, I have to admit, I am not exactly a Harry Potter fan. I know, hard to believe but it’s just not happening. I don’t wait in line for the books and I think I saw one of the movies but that is about it. However, I thought this was a quite interesting story. Has anyone ever heard of Hari Puttar?

I have never heard of it (although it is conjuring up some odd images) either but apparently it is a movie that is going to be released in India. It has sort of that “Home Alone” feel where a 10 year old Indian boy and his cousin were left at home while his parents go on vacation or something to that affect. Of course, who do you think stepped in claiming the movie title was too close to home? The Harry Potter folks of course but the court ruled that for anyone who knows the Harry Potter books, this movie would not be confusing nor would it make people think that Hari Puttar is just Harry Potter misspelled. Ok, so I added that last comment in but basically in a case like this, you are looking for the likelihood of confusion. Would someone look at one product and think they are getting something else? In this case, apparently not and I have to say I agree.

I might have thought for one second that Hari Puttar sounded similar but that really is all that I think would happen. I doubt someone would buy a ticket to the movie, sit down and then when the movie started think to themselves, what?? Where are the talking brooms and wizards? (there are talking brooms and wizards in Harry Potter - right?)

Hari Puttar on Netflix anyone?