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Re:California law bans delivery apps from listing a restaura... by kelnos on Friday January 01, 2021 @08:23AM (#25603078)
I would guess that most non-chain restaurants don't own a trademark for their name. It's an expensive process that many likely can't afford.
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Re:California law bans delivery apps from listing a restaura... by johncolanduoni on Friday January 01, 2021 @08:41AM (#25603175)
In CA the business will get common law trademark rights in their geographical area just by virtue of doing business under that name, but they would still need to sue the delivery companies which have in house counsel for these kind of things.
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Re:California law bans delivery apps from listing a restaura... by paul_f on Friday January 01, 2021 @08:45AM (#25603199)
In the US you are not required to register your trademark in order to enforce it. However, you do get some additional protections. The cost is $225 and it is good for 10 years
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