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Tag: Quality control

Posted on June 17, 2021 Franchising

Franchise quality control finds its own level

Well, I told you I had some serious questions… UPDATE:  This is the story. Originally posted 2014-09-24 12:37:06. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Read more

Posted on May 25, 2021 Brand Management and Branding

Pushing the edges of franchising

On Avenue J in Brooklyn’s Midwood section (known to orthodox Jews as “Flatbush,” though it is barely near Flatbush proper), LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION® encountered a... Read more

Posted on February 20, 2015March 17, 2019 Brand Management and Branding

Best of 2010: Mind bobbling!

First published on March 9, 2010. I’ve been known to sound the alarm about the rush to register trademarks, and all the more so to... Read more

Posted on January 30, 2015February 2, 2015 Distribution systems

The Internet of Things: A threat to yummy trademarks?

This item came across the ether yesterday: RT @adage: Edible 3-D food printing becomes a reality at Hershey http://t.co/GiYhzUzoR2 pic.twitter.com/LVWDV2ioe2 — Likelihood TM Blog (@likely2confuse)... 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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