A 3-D trademark – Taipei 101
September 2nd, 2009 by Ron Coleman | Print
Originally posted 2006-02-27 10:30:28. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
Markenbusiness News reports:
Skyscrapers can not only be landmarks, they can also be trademarks as well. That has now been made clear by the owners of the 508 meter high, 101 storey “Taipei 101″ in Taiwan. They were no longer prepared to accept that every postcard and souvenir seller can profit from the greatest tourist attraction in the country without having to pay for the privilege.
Brand equity continues to run amok. Thankfully it can’t happen here.
January 29th, 2007 at 5:00 pm
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November 12th, 2007 at 5:29 pm
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September 10th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
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