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Tag: Family of Marks

McDonald's Family of Marks
Posted on September 12, 2023 Brand Management and Branding

Best of 2009: McBummer: Thoughts on the McFamily of Trademarks McConcept

I’ve written before about the odd cultural juxtaposition of McDonald’s and the Muslim world.  It turns out I don’t know the half of it!  Now McDonald’s... Read more

McDonald's Family of Marks
Posted on October 28, 2022 Brand Management and Branding

McBummer: Thoughts on the McFamily of Trademarks McConcept

I’ve written before about the odd cultural juxtaposition of McDonald’s and the Muslim world.  It turns out I don’t know the half of it!  Now... Read more

Posted on July 20, 2021July 21, 2021 Stealing the Language

Q the Lawyers

A report in the online Financial Express says that Nissan is suing Audi over “Q.” To wit: “We are seeking to bar Audi from using... Read more

Family of Marx
Posted on November 1, 2019 Trademarks and trademark law

In a family way

I’ve written, as is my wont, at great length regarding my skepticism about the “family of trademarks” concept. Well, once you’ve digested that, you may... Read more

Posted on January 14, 2015January 19, 2015 Stealing the Language

Best of 2005: Q the Lawyers

Originally posted on March 27, 2005. A report in the online Financial Express says that Nissan is suing Audi over “Q.” To wit: “We are... 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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