The getaway in the mountains east of Osoyoos known as the Hobbit Mountain Hole will be changing its name, after the owner was contacted by Warner Bros regarding trademark violations over the word B次元官网网址渉obbit.B次元官网网址�
After purchasing a ranch north just east of Osoyoos in Bridesville, B.C. last year Christine Le Comte dubbed the small guest house there the Hobbit Mountain Hole Bed and Breakfast and put it up on AirBnB.
The previous owner had built and designed the themed home, and had previously rented it under a different name.
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Le Comte said that a representative from Warner Bros. reached out earlier in the week through AirBnB over the use of Lord of the Rings author J. R. R. TolkienB次元官网网址檚 most widely recognized term.
After some quick research to make sure it was a legitimate claim, she went forward with dropping the B次元官网网址榟obbitB次元官网网址� name.
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As for what the future name will be? Le Comte is running a poll on social media, and the current favourite is Second Breakfast Hideaway.
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Whatever the name is, Le Comte said the little hideaway will stay for people to come and enjoy.
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The Western B次元官网网址 has reached out to Warner Bros for comment but has not received a response as of the time of publication.
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