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Re: What's in a name? ( Potter, Plagiarism, and Trademark)
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Thu, 22 Mar 2001 21:11:28 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Dave Schuler writes:
If the word exists, that's one thing, but
> if a clone brick competitor produced very similar (though not identical)
> toys and called them LEGO, would there be a trademark issue?
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> Dave!
Yes, Lego would have a case because it would create confusion in the
public's mind. Less clear cut would be a recording company and a computer
manufacturer having the same name (Apple).
Bruce
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| (...) That's wild. I guess my question is whether there's an established context of use for the word, or if it's just out there in the world. I mean, I'm sure someone in history, while wielding his non-cumbersome sword, might have commented "Gee, (...) (24 years ago, 22-Mar-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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