Meta given 30 days to cease using the name Threads by company that trademarked it 11 years ago::undefined

  • ezchili@iusearchlinux.fyi
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    1 year ago

    You don’t trademark the word “threads”, you trademark it within the context of the industry you’re in

    I can make a shop that sells pies and call it “Apple”

    • Mamertine@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Well… Apple may come after your pie shop. You’ll likely win if you have the resources to fight it.

      Monster Cable, they fight anyone who uses the word “monster” including mini golf places

      https://www.npr.org/transcripts/98013289

      Tldr, monster Cable is ran by shit humans who like to litigate.

      • nossaquesapao@lemmy.eco.br
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        1 year ago

        Your trademark is protected only in the field you’re in, but if you’re a widely known brand, and can prove it, you usually have some special protection, allowing you to prevent others from using it in all fields.