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No. That's ridiculous. Trademark does not allow the trademark holder to police who can use their name to refer to them.
by duskwuff 5y ago
No. That's ridiculous. Trademark does not allow the trademark holder to police who can use their name to refer to them.
- littlestymaar 5y agoThat may sounds ridiculous to an American, but in France (and I wouldn't be surprised if it was the case in other European countries) that's exactly what trademark holders can do. You cannot use a trademark without consent of the owner (unless you're a journalist). For instance TV shows must hide the logos of every brands appearing on screen unless the brand agrees to be displayed. You cannot use a competitor's brand in your add to make fun of them, etc.