"Still, misappropriation of a catchphrase is misappropriation of a catchphrase, and three years later, I'm pleased to report that Hilton, who trademarked the phrase "That's hot!" in 2004 (yes, yes she did), has settled her half-million dollar lawsuit out of court, claiming that the company was "wilful, malicious and oppressive" and "invaded [her] right to privacy"."