Re:Non-Fungible Olive Gardens
by muzani on Tuesday December 21, 2021 @07:38PM
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Didn't someone get away with a fake Starbucks because they were parodying parody law not Starbucks?
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Re:Non-Fungible Olive Gardens
by skinnymuch on Tuesday December 21, 2021 @07:50PM
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“ Starbucks did not pursue legal action, although it did note to the press that it was "evaluating" the possibility while reinforcing that the "Starbucks" name is a protected trademark. Upon the episode's broadcast, it was acclaimed by television critics.”
The store only lasted a few days. Who knows what would’ve happened otherwise.