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"Tran also said he was discouraged to seek a trademark because it would have been difficult getting one named after a real-life location...Unlike the name, Tran
by alexqgb 12y ago
"Tran also said he was discouraged to seek a trademark because it would have been difficult getting one named after a real-life location...Unlike the name, Tran trademarked his rooster logo and distinctive bottle."
- sbi 12y agoTabasco is a state in Mexico, though; how were its trademark owners able to obtain the name?
- adventured 12y agoLegally, it's due to context of use. eg Microsoft doesn't own my ability to use the word windows as it pertains to the physical objects I look out of my house through. I can start a window company, and use the word windows accordingly. We have the clearest, best windows, of any window manufacturer.
- sbi 12y agoThanks for explaining that to me. To add to the confusion, tabasco is also a pepper cultivar named after the Mexican state.