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Re:Eyeo wins German copyright decision, sets legal precedent... by wefarrell on Wednesday January 19, 2022 @05:36PM (#30001400)
Branding. When a company puts their name on an advertisement/product/building they want it to be instantly recognizable and they want to convey a specific image that's more than just the written word.
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Re:Eyeo wins German copyright decision, sets legal precedent... by WalterBright on Wednesday January 19, 2022 @07:44PM (#30002690)
That's a trademark, not a font or a copyright. Trademark IP law is distinct.
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