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That is how some trademarks work. Google is by now a famous mark and, as such, gets additional protection beyond what mere mortal companies do: http://itlaw.wik
by biot 11y ago
That is how some trademarks work. Google is by now a famous mark and, as such, gets additional protection beyond what mere mortal companies do: http://itlaw.wikia.com/wiki/Famous_marks http://itlaw.wikia.com/wiki/Famous_marks
I guarantee you won't last long if you start a Coca-Cola School of Hairdressing, even though the beverage company doesn't compete for that business.
- cdubzzz 11y agoIf that is the case, then it just further invalidates the argument for Kik because it is most certainly not a famous mark.
- jhall1468 11y agoFamous and "Unique" aren't the same thing. I was responding to the theory that because "Google" is a made-up word, they'll receive extra protections. That's false. That said my example was a bad one, since Google is a famous mark Google Paper Co. would likely be infringement. Feel free to start Kik Paper Co, however.