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Re:Linux distro creator tries to enforce a trademark he does... by ddtaylor on Monday August 30, 2021 @03:58PM (#28360185)
Correct, but those marks are limited to the specific areas where you practice business, whereas federal trademarks grant you the mark outside of only the areas where you practice business.
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Re:Linux distro creator tries to enforce a trademark he does... by chrismcb on Monday August 30, 2021 @04:40PM (#28360630)
Federal trademarks grant you the mark in areas you apply for. And you can still lose it.
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