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Category: Places – Geographical Descriptions and Trademarks

Posted on January 10, 2023January 23, 2023 Places - Geographical Descriptions and Trademarks

India, Scotland in same news story: Must be trademark law

Two of the least probable Commonwealth countries* slug it out! The AP reports: India plans its own genteel revenge (think Darjeeling tea). It’s a big... Read more

Posted on May 24, 2021May 28, 2021 Places - Geographical Descriptions and Trademarks

Cold, man.

Which is the real “Icebox of the Nation?” And who left it ajar overnight? Originally posted 2014-03-14 10:40:50. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Read more

Posted on November 19, 2018November 20, 2018 Places - Geographical Descriptions and Trademarks

Where’s at stake?

Omaha. Steaks. Sounds like steaks from Omaha, right? It does, yes, but here's why it's not just that: We've got fame. Read more

Posted on February 24, 2015March 9, 2015 Places - Geographical Descriptions and Trademarks

Never trust a hippie?

For years I’ve been kvetching here about the phenomenon of municipal overreach on intellectual property claims, whether it’s catchphrases with no particular geographic association; transit line symbols... Read more

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The question of whether consumers are likely to be confused is the signal inquiry that determines if a trademark infringement claim is valid. I write here about trademark law, copyright law, brands, free speech (mostly as it relates to the Internet and social media). That may sound like a lot, but it's just a blog.

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