Bravo: We Never Authorized 'Bible Housewives'

TMZ.com:

"The Real Housewives of the Bible" insist they answer to a Higher calling -- but now, the show's creator may also have to answer to Bravo ... because the network claims they NEVER signed off on the project.


If you haven't seen the show ... it's because it went straight to DVD .... and it's also not a reality show ... but rather a scripted series with some seriously religious story lines.


Problem is ... Bravo holds the trademark on the "Real Housewives" name ... and the network claims "Bible Housewives" creator Ty Adams never got permission to use it.


A rep for the network tells TMZ ... "Bravo is in no way associated with this project" ... adding, "We vigorously protect our trademarks and take appropriate action when necessary."


So far, it's unclear if Bravo has contacted Adams over the matter ... but it sounds like it's only a matter of time.

Considering how big an issue trademarking can be in this country, I was wondering too when and if Bravo would respond to "The Real Housewives of the Bible". Regardless of what people might think of 'Bible Housewives', Bravo (like any company) has every right to protect their image and the 'Bible' creators should've done the right thing and sought permission before taking it upon themselves to use Bravo's logo. Thus, I wouldn't blame Bravo at all for taking 'Bible Housewives' to court or at the very least getting a cease-and-desist order against the owners.