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Re: What's in a name? ( Potter, Plagiarism, and Trademark)
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Thu, 22 Mar 2001 21:15:49 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Bruce Schlickbernd writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Dave Schuler writes:
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> 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?
> >
> > Dave!
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> 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).
Or, for example, a boy wizard and a boy wizard? 8^)
Dave!
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