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Re:Monster Energy Goes After Indie Dev for Using the Word 'M... by macintux on Tuesday April 04, 2023 @05:39PM (#35446195)
> A trademark owner doesn't need to take enforcement action against all infringement if it can be shown that the owner perceived the infringement to be minor and inconsequential. This is designed to prevent owners from continually being tied up in litigation for fear of cancellation.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trademark

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Re:Monster Energy Goes After Indie Dev for Using the Word 'M... by dalmo3 on Tuesday April 04, 2023 @06:22PM (#35446639)
> perceived the infringement to be minor and inconsequential

What if there's no infringement at all? As is clearly the case here.

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Re:Monster Energy Goes After Indie Dev for Using the Word 'M... by macintux on Tuesday April 04, 2023 @06:56PM (#35446965)
I considered pointing that out: this suit seems absolutely unnecessary, but as with most of us here, ianal.
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